Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Tuesday as lawmakers tentatively agreed to raise the nation’s debt limit to avert a default, while shares of Nvidia led a rally among chipmakers and AI-related firms. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 10.31 points, or 0.03 percent, at the open to 33,103.65. The S&P 500 opened higher…
Toyota’s April Global Sales Rise on Stronger Demand in Japan, China
TOKYO—Toyota Motor Corp.’s global sales rose by nearly 5 percent in April from a year earlier, boosted by stronger demand for hybrids and gasoline-powered cars in Japan and China. The Japanese automaker also reported better overseas sales of battery electric vehicles (EVs), bringing the total number of battery-powered units it sold in the first four…
Oil Falls 2 Percent on US Debt Deal Struggles, OPEC+ Talks Uncertainty
LONDON—Oil fell by nearly 2 percent on Tuesday as concerns about the U.S. debt ceiling pact cooled the market’s risk-on sentiment and mixed messages from major producers clouded the supply outlook ahead of their meeting this weekend. Brent crude futures fell $1.36, or 1.8 percent, to $75.71 a barrel by 0859 GMT. U.S. West Texas…
Yen Firms on Policymaker Meeting, Dollar up After Debt Deal
LONDON/SINGAPORE—The yen strengthened on Tuesday on news of a meeting of Japan’s finance ministry and central bank, while elsewhere the dollar rose to a two-month high against a basket of its peers after the U.S. debt ceiling deal. The dollar was last down 0.18 percent against the Japanese yen at 140.18 after the country’s finance…
Dollar, European Stocks Steady With US Debt Deal in Focus
LONDON/SYDNEY—The U.S. dollar steadied after climbing to a two-month high and European stocks flattened on Tuesday as relief that a possible default by the U.S. government had been averted gave way to concern that the deal could face a rocky path through Congress. The U.S. dollar index and longer-dated U.S. Treasuries rallied as traders welcomed…
The Most Valuable Gold Coins
Whether you’re a seasoned coin collector or just taking your first steps into precious metals investment, you’re likely quite familiar with the value of gold coins. Gold is a popular choice for investors because these coins tend to retain their value and beauty over time. They also feature a high value-to-weight ratio—a single gold coin…
Dollar Nudges Lower as US Debt Ceiling Deal Dents Safe-Haven Appeal
LONDON—The dollar nudged lower on Monday, pulling back from six-month peaks against the yen as a U.S. debt ceiling deal lifted risk appetite across world markets and dented the greenback’s safe-haven appeal. U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday finalized a budget agreement with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to suspend the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling until…
Oil Steady After US Debt Deal but Rate Hike Worries Linger
Oil prices were steady on Monday after U.S. leaders reached a tentative debt ceiling deal, possibly averting a default in the world’s largest economy and oil consumer, but concerns about further interest rate hikes capped gains. Brent crude futures climbed 14 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $77.09 a barrel by 0905 GMT, while U.S. West…
European Shares Lack Momentum After Debt Ceiling Deal
LONDON—European stock indexes slipped slightly on Monday, lacking momentum in thin trade while optimism about the U.S. having reached a debt ceiling deal over the weekend kept Wall Street futures positive. U.S. President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy reached a tentative deal on Saturday to raise the federal government’s $31.4 trillion debt…
Check the Price Tag Before Buying a Bottle of Ketchup for Your Memorial Day Barbecue
With Memorial Day approaching, Americans will be purchasing ketchup, mustard, and other condiments en masse—and inflation will play a role. A 32-ounce bottle of ketchup went from an average of $4.08 for the week of May 16, 2022, to $5.22 for the week of May 15, 2023, according to data that was compiled by Datasembly, which measures…
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