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China needs a narrative that house prices are going to rise, Nomura’s Koo says

BEIJING — China needs to convince people that home prices are on their way up in order for economic activity…

A crucial report Wednesday is expected to show little progress against inflation

A closely watched Labor Department report due Wednesday is expected to show that not much progress is being made in…

Republican megadonor Jeff Yass, inner circle give millions to shape schools, courts

Inside one of the largest options trading firms in the world sits a little known charitable foundation that has quietly…

Sen. Bob Menendez grills Treasury official on curbing illicit finance a month before bribery trial

Sen. Bob Menendez questioned a Treasury Department official Tuesday on curbing illegal finance as he prepares to stand trial in…

Woman who stole and sold Ashley Biden diary sentenced to month in jail and home detention

A Florida woman who stole and then sold a diary and other items belonging to Ashley Biden — the daughter…

Trump loses bid to delay hush money trial while he fights gag order

A New York appeals judge on Tuesday knocked down yet another long-shot bid by Donald Trump to delay his criminal…

Small business optimism hits 11-year low as inflation fears won’t go away

Small business confidence hit its lowest level in more than 11 years for March as proprietors worried that inflation is…