Australian shares are set to rise. The Dow and S&P 500 were modestly higher at midday. US bond yields ease. Gold tops $US2700 ...

German inflation rose to 2.6% year-on-year in December, authorities said on Thursday, confirming an earlier estimate. The ...

Robust retail sales in December, helped by heavy discounting, and a rise in weekly jobless claims as wildfires ravaged California were a ...

American shoppers increased spending in December, though at a more cautious pace, the Commerce Department said on Thursday.

The US Federal Reserve could cut rates three or four times this year if inflation data cooperates, with a first cut possible ...

Asian shares mostly rose Thursday, following a rally on Wall Street driven by encouraging update on U.S. inflation. Japan's ...