Trump’s return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?
Trump’s return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026? Dozens of energy developers, experts and politicians say there were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels while stymying wind and solar ByJENNIFER […]
What to know about the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike
What to know about the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate Friday to a 30-year high, as widely expected, and financial markets shrugged ByELAINE KURTENBACH AP business writer December 18, 2025, 10:09 PM 1:24 FILE – A Japanese flag flutters at the Bank of Japan headquarters […]
Trump’s blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality
Trump’s blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality President Donald Trump’s “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast is raising new concerns about the legality of his military campaign in Latin America ByBEN FINLEY Associated Press, ERIC TUCKER Associated Press, KEVIN FREKING Associated Press, and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press December 18, […]
China puts anti-dumping tariff of up to 18.9% on imports of pork from the EU
China puts anti-dumping tariff of up to 18.9% on imports of pork from the EU China says it will begin imposing anti-dumping duties of up to 19.8% on imports of pork products from the European Union, after a review that could have resulted in tariffs of up to 62.4% ByELAINE KURTENBACH AP business writer December […]
Photos show mock funeral for the penny at Lincoln Memorial
Photos show mock funeral for the penny at Lincoln Memorial ByJULIA DEMAREE NIKHINSON Associated Press December 20, 2025, 7:48 PM 1:12 Men dressed as former President Abraham Lincoln attend a mock funeral for the penny, which was discontinued earlier this year, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia […]
Asian shares advance after Japan raises its key interest rate to its highest level in 30 years
Asian shares advance after Japan raises its key interest rate to its highest level in 30 years Shares are moderately higher in Asia and U.S. futures are mixed after the Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to its highest level in 30 years ByELAINE KURTENBACH AND CHAN HO-HIM AP business writers December 18, […]
Canada and the US to launch formal talks to review their free trade agreement in mid-January
Canada and the US to launch formal talks to review their free trade agreement in mid-January Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says Canada and the U.S. will launch formal discussions to review the free trade agreement in mid-January ByROB GILLIES Associated Press December 19, 2025, 12:37 AM 1:12 FILE – Canada’s Prime Minister Mark […]
Implosion will take down a nearly century-old Mississippi River bridge
Implosion will take down a nearly century-old Mississippi River bridge Crews are set to blow up the 94-year-old Black Hawk Bridge bridge over the Mississippi River ByJACK DURA Associated Press December 19, 2025, 12:09 AM 1:12 This undated photo provided by the Iowa Department of Transportation on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, shows the Mississippi River […]
Bank of Japan raises its key policy rate to 0.75% to help tame inflation and support the yen
Bank of Japan raises its key policy rate to 0.75% to help tame inflation and support the yen Bank of Japan raises its key policy rate to 0.75% to help tame inflation and support the yen ByThe Associated Press December 18, 2025, 10:22 PM 1:12 TOKYO — Bank of Japan raises its key policy rate […]
Walmart and other US companies want to build a pipeline of skilled tradespeople
Walmart and other US companies want to build a pipeline of skilled tradespeople As the number of skilled tradespeople dwindles in the U.S., Walmart is building up its own workforce to keep conveyor belts moving and refrigerated grocery cases cold ByANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP retail writer December 19, 2025, 3:19 PM 1:07 Maintenance technician Liz Cardenas […]
