variant

U.S. economy likely regained steam in Q4, 2021 growth seen best in 37 years

U.S. economic growth likely accelerated in the fourth quarter as businesses replenished depleted inventories to meet strong demand for goods,…

4 years ago

U.S. consumer confidence dips; more plan to buy big-ticket items

U.S. consumer confidence ebbed slightly in January, with more consumers planning to purchase homes, automobiles and other big- ticket items…

4 years ago

IBM marks strong start to new chapter as cloud revenue booms

IBM (IBM.N) on Monday beat Wall Street estimates for revenue in the fourth quarter, as its focus on the cloud paid off…

4 years ago

UK sees record job creation but inflation squeezes wages

British employers hired a record number of staff last month and labour shortages deepened, increasing the chance that the Bank…

4 years ago

Winter storm slams U.S. East Coast, Canada, thousands of flights canceled

A major winter storm slammed much of the eastern United States with snow, ice and high winds on Sunday, causing…

4 years ago

Analysis: Physical crude oil market steams ahead after Omicron blip

Frantic oil buying driven by supply outages and signs the Omicron variant won't be as disruptive as feared has pushed…

4 years ago

Analysis: Risk of catching Omicron abroad delays airline recovery

Before the Omicron variant of coronavirus burst onto the scene in November, retired Australian Glenn Turnley was looking forward to…

4 years ago

Analysis: As Fed rate hikes loom, China may opt for modest easing to cushion slowdown

China's central bank is set to unveil more easing steps to support slowing growth, though it will likely favour injecting…

4 years ago

U.S. reports 1.35 million COVID-19 cases in a day, shattering global record

The United States reported 1.35 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, the highest daily total…

4 years ago

World shares stretch positive start to 2022

World shares extended on Tuesday their positive start to 2022 with markets from Europe to Asia shrugging off worries the…

4 years ago