IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth
IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth The head of the International Monetary Fund says the war in Iran is darkening the outlook for the world economy, and that’s the case whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds ByPAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer April 9, 2026, 11:40 AM 1:14 International Monetary […]
Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into bridge
Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into bridge Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse ByBRIAN WITTE Associated Press April 9, 2026, 1:46 PM 1:14 FILE – A boat […]
Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row
Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months ByALEX VEIGA AP business writer April […]
Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked gas prices, a sign that everyday costs were elevated even before the conflict began ByCHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP economics writer April 9, 2026, 8:41 AM 1:14 FILE – A California’s SNAP […]
US filings for jobless aid jump to 219,000 last week but remain within stable range
US filings for jobless aid jump to 219,000 last week but remain within stable range U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week before Iran, Israel and the U.S. announced a two-week ceasefire deal that injected a degree of optimism into a still-clouded global economic picture ByMATT OTT AP business writer April 9, 2026, 8:43 […]
Carney attracts a 5th Conservative lawmaker to Canada’s Liberal Party
Carney attracts a 5th Conservative lawmaker to Canada’s Liberal Party Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has attracted another opposition Conservative lawmaker to the Liberal Party ByROB GILLIES Associated Press April 8, 2026, 11:50 AM 1:15 Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers some remarks as MP for Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong Marilyn Gladu looks on during an event in his […]
Brazil’s Lula argues for ban on online betting platforms
Brazil’s Lula argues for ban on online betting platforms Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he favors a national ban on online betting platforms, whose revenues in the South American nation are estimated in more than $4 billion per year, one of the biggest markets in the world ByMAURICIO SAVARESE Associated […]
More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show
More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show More Federal Reserve policymakers were willing to consider an interest rate hike this year at their March meeting than in January, as higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war threatened to worsen inflation in the coming months ByCHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP economics writer […]
Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas
Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits to reduce reliance on foreign energy ByMARÍA VERZA Associated Press April 8, 2026, 1:21 PM 1:15 FILE – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives her the daily, morning news conference at […]
Zeldin tells climate skeptics to ‘celebrate vindication’ after repeal of baseline climate rule
Zeldin tells climate skeptics to ‘celebrate vindication’ after repeal of baseline climate rule The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change ByMATTHEW DALY Associated Press April 8, 2026, 12:00 PM 1:15 Lee Zeldin, Environmental […]
