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Private payrolls growth slows to 152,000 in May, much less than expected, ADP says

Private job creation slowed more than expected in May, according to a report Wednesday from ADP that signals further sluggishness…

Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest, is getting even bigger with a $400 million expansion

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Dubai Mall, one of the largest malls in the world, is set to get…

Job openings fell again in April, hitting lowest level since February 2021 in a sign of labor market weakening

Job openings fell more than forecast in April, signaling a potential weakening in the labor market that could provide the…

Turkey’s inflation passes 75% in what economists believe is peak

Inflation in Turkey topped 75% in May, up from 69.8% in April, in what economists expect to be the peak…

OPEC+ wants concrete rate cuts before factoring impact on oil demand, Saudi energy minister says

The prominent OPEC+ oil producers’ alliance is awaiting concrete central bank action on interest rates before factoring in the potential…

The Fed’s preferred inflation measure rose 0.2% in April, as expected

Inflation rose about as expected in April, with markets on edge over when interest rates might start coming down, according…

France is aiming to become a global AI superpower — but not without help from U.S. Big Tech

PARIS — France is touting itself as the next artificial intelligence superpower. The Viva Technology conference in Paris last week…

Bank of America CEO says U.S. consumers and businesses have turned cautious on spending

U.S. consumers and businesses alike have turned cautious about spending this year because of elevated inflation and interest rates, according…

Fed’s Williams says inflation is too high but will start coming down soon

NEW YORK — New York Federal Reserve President John Williams on Thursday said inflation is still too high, but he…