SYDNEY, Aug 14 (Reuters) – Leaders from some of Australia’s biggest companies, including major banks Macquarie Group and Westpac, will face questioning from lawmakers on Friday as part of a…

SEOUL, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The operator of Starbucks Korea posted an operating loss in the second quarter as sales fell after backlash over a marketing campaign that evoked a…

By Sam Li and Siyi Liu BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Oil prices dipped on Thursday as investors assessed prospects for weaker global demand this year, though they were underpinned…

NEW YORK (AP) — If you bought something from an overseas vendor last year, it might be time to check your bank account. Shippers including FedEx and UPS that acted…

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Asian stocks climbed on Thursday as tame U.S. inflation data cooled expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike next month, while oil…

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Satoshi Sugiyama For all the anticipation, Wednesday’s U.S. CPI data was largely in line with expectations, perhaps even…

Aug 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. federal budget deficit for July jumped to $432 billion, a record for the month, as higher outlays and more negative tariff revenues also brought…

CHICAGO (AP) — It started as a limited promotion for a specialty theme night. Then the Chicago White Sox heard from their fans. Everyone wanted a pope-themed hat. “When things…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time in a year, going to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price.…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jury selection began Wednesday in Meta’s federal trial over claims its platforms have harmed youth mental health and also track children in violation of federal law.…