US stocks fall as markets weigh wage data, Fed meeting
US stocks ended lower on Tuesday as markets weighed economic data showing rising labour costs and deteriorating consumer confidence on the…
Japan’s factory activity falls slow, PMI shows
TOKYO: Japan's factory activity shrank at a slower pace in April as declines in output and new orders eased, a…
Oil falls for a third day as U.S. crude inventories swell
NEW YORK: Oil prices fell for a third day on Wednesday on rising crude inventories and production in the U.S.,…
McDonald’s posts rare profit miss as customers turn picky
McDonald's missed quarterly profit estimates for the first time in two years as budget-conscious consumers looked past its offers and…
Microsoft to open first regional data centre in Thailand
BANGKOK: Microsoft will open its first regional data centre in Thailand, the tech giant said on Wednesday, as it looks…
Crypto washout sends bitcoin below US$58,000 into bear market
LONDON: Bitcoin fell for a third day on Wednesday, having posted its worst monthly performance in April since late 2022,…
Dollar near five-month highs ahead of Fed policy decision
LONDON: The dollar edged towards its highest level this year against a basket of peers and U.S. share futures dipped…
More Fed officials ready to say goodbye to low-rate world
A growing number of Federal Reserve officials don't see a return to the ultra-low interest rates that prevailed before the…
If you’re tired and need a break, go on a ‘sleep vacation’
In the US, sleep tourism replaces packed itineraries with relaxation menus.