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Fuel prices slightly elevated this week
MOSES LAKE — After weeks of steady increases, fuel prices across Washington and the nation largely held steady thi…
Businesses in survival mode raise cash; commodities take off
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the …
Virgin Galactic inks NASA deal for commercial space flights
NEW YORK (AP) — Economies aren't just opening up on Earth.
Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop
WASHINGTON (AP) — Existing home sales in the U.S. plunged 9.7% in May. It was the third straight monthly decline and further evidence of the harm the virus pandemic has done to the housing market.
Supreme Court rules SEC can recoup money in fraud cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday preserved an important tool used by securities regulators to recoup ill-gotten gains in fraud cases.
This Week: New home sales, Nike earns, consumer spending
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
US existing home sales plunge 9.7% in May, third straight decline, as pandemic shakes housing market
WASHINGTON (AP) — US existing home sales plunge 9.7% in May, third straight decline, as pandemic shakes housing market.
Germany condemns weekend violence, looting in Stuttgart
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the country’s top security official on Monday decried an outburst of violence at the weekend in the southwestern city of Stuttgart, where hundreds of people attacked stores, vehi…
Greece sees 99% drop in travel revenue during April lockdown
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The restrictions on travel and business imposed to stem the coronavirus's spread wiped out nearly all travel revenue for Greece in April, according to Bank of Greece figures.
The Latest: New cases linked to tennis tournament in Croatia
ZAGREB, Croatia — Croatian authorities have banned visits to nursing homes and hospitals in the Croatian coastal town of Zadar following an outbreak of the new coronavirus at an exhibition tennis tournament there.
EU lagging behind on climate, gender equality goals
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's statistical office says the 27-nation bloc is lagging behind its goals in the fight against climate change and to promote gender equality.
AP-NORC poll: Politics drive divergent view of US economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans' outlook on the national economy has improved somewhat from its lowest points during the early weeks of
Wirecard scandal: Missing billions likely don't exist
BERLIN (AP) — German payment service provider Wirecard said Monday it has concluded that 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion) which were supposed to be held in two accounts probably don't exist, deepening troubles that…
Iran's currency reaches lowest value ever against the dollar
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s currency on Monday dropped to its lowest value ever against the dollar and officials warned Iranian exporters to bring their foreign earnings home from abroad.
Liz Weston: How ‘maximizers’ can cut decision-making angst
No one wants to waste money, but some of us go overboard trying to get the best possible deal.
China to Canada PM: Stop 'irresponsible remarks' on spy case
BEIJING (AP) — China told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday to “stop making irresponsible remarks” after he said Beijing's decision to charge two Canadians with spying was linked to his country's arrest of a …