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Stocks sell off on recession fears after weak jobs report

U.S. stock markets plunged Friday following a weaker-than-expected jobs report that raised fears the economy could be slowing down faster than analysts had been thinking. The Dow Jones Industrial Average of major U.S. companies had fallen by more than 900…

Latin America, US lawmakers bolster ties ahead of crucial election

Latin America is drawing attention from U.S. lawmakers eager to forge ties in an often-ignored region with growing geopolitical and economic clout. This month, bicameral groups visited officials in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Guatemala, seeking to expand their footprint among…

House GOP’s tanked vote signals tough path ahead on funding

House Republicans’ failed vote this week is exposing party divides on spending and underlines the challenges GOP leadership faces in its ambitious plan to pass all 12 annual funding bills by the end of the month. Republicans were caught off…

A strong free world needs stronger alliances

The U.S. needs capable NATO allies and strong transatlantic cooperation, not only for keeping current and potential aggressors at bay, but also for reducing economic vulnerabilities, securing crucial value chains and paving the way for a green and digital transformation.…

Ukraine is taking the fight to Russia in Africa, Syria

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, it expected to celebrate victory in Kyiv within weeks. But Ukraine not only fought back on its own battlefields but also took the fight against Russia to other parts of…

Asia shares brace for China data, euro pressure

Asian share markets were mostly softer on Monday ahead of a slew of Chinese economic news, while political uncertainty in Europe soured risk appetites and kept the euro on the defensive. Analysts expect annual growth in China’s retail sales picked…