Stocks Finish Roughly Flat After Inflation Data
The major indexes are still on track to post gains for the week.
Deflation Worries Deepen in China
With domestic demand weak, fears are growing that China will try to export its way out of trouble, raising trade tensions.
Nikkei Stock Average Heads for Fourth Day of Near 34-Year Highs
The Nikkei Stock Average appears headed for a fourth straight day of near 34-year highs, underpinned by expectations for the Bank of Japan to maintain its super-loose accommodative monetary policy stance and a weaker yen.
Hunt for Critical Minerals Draws World Powers to Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is investing heavily in mining as it seeks to diversify its oil-rich economy.
Inflation Edged Up in December After Rapid Cooling Most of 2023
Inflation picked up to 3.4% in December, after a rapid cooling through most of last year.
Fed's Mester says March is probably too early for rate cut
Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester on Thursday threw cold water on market expectations of an interest rate cut as soon as March.
Bitcoin ETFs Get Off to a Monster Start, Despite Resistance on Wall Street
Vanguard won't offer spot bitcoin funds on its platform, highlighting concerns about their suitability for individual investors.
U.S. budget deficit swells to $129 billion in December
The U.S. federal budget deficit widened to $129 billion in December, up from $85 billion in the same month last year, the Treasury Department said Thursday.
Video: Why Inflation Is Rising Again
Watch as WSJ's Dion Rabouin breaks down the December CPI report.
Argentina's Inflation Surges After New President Cuts Subsidies
Javier Milei is attempting to fix the poor economy he inherited with pro-market shock therapy.
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