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UK to suffer slowest growth of all rich nations next year, OECD says

The U.K.’s “sluggish” growth prospects have put it on course to be the worst-performing economy of all advanced nations next…

Fed keeps rates steady as it notes ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its ground on interest rates, again deciding not to cut as it continues a…

BlackRock is opening a Saudi investment firm with initial $5 billion from PIF

Asset manager BlackRock will launch an investment platform in Riyadh with the help of a $5 billion anchor investment from…

Private payrolls increased by 192,000 in April, more than expected for resilient labor market

Private payrolls increased at a faster-than-expected pace in April, indicating there are still plenty of tail winds for the U.S.…

Here’s everything to expect from the Fed meeting that will move markets on Wednesday

Faced with stubborn inflation that has raised concerns about where policy is headed, the Federal Reserve has been ensnared in…

McDonald’s and other big brands warn that low-income consumers are starting to crack

Some of America’s best-known corporations are saying their consumers are being pinched by inflation as prices continue rising. Inflation has…

Worker pay rose more than expected in Q1 in another sign of persistent inflation

Employee compensation costs jumped more than expected to start the year, providing another danger sign about persistent inflation, while consumer…