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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said the US economy has remained remarkably strong as the central bank progressed in beating back inflation, but the Fed was still “not all the way home.”

European Central Bank Governing Council member Robert Holzmann said a December interest-rate cut is a possibility but by no means guaranteed, according to an interview with Kleine Zeitung published on Sunday.

China’s service activity expanded at the fastest pace since July, a private survey showed, a sign that consumer demand may be on the mend after Beijing moved to shore up growth with a barrage of stimulus measures.

Donald Trump’s policies could send the greenback soaring

US and European aid to Ukraine to the tune of €50 billion ($54 billion) that’s already been agreed is now an “open question” following the election victory of Donald Trump, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to impose massive new tariffs upon entering office on Jan. 20, calling them “the greatest thing ever invented.” And unlike some of his other campaign promises, he’s been consistent, repeatedly suggesting he’ll impose a 10% to 20% tariff on all foreign goods and a tariff of 60% or higher on products coming from China.

Taiwan relies on the US to defend it against China, but Trump’s transactional approach raises questions about his commitment to the island democracy.

Taiwan relies on the US to defend it against China, but Trump’s transactional approach raises questions about his commitment to the island democracy.

Emboldened by his triumph, the president-elect will enter the White House in January ready to make good on these MAGA campaign promises.

Nearly 200 nations will soon gather for the annual COP29 summit, where efforts to increase funding for poor countries and slash emissions will run against the reality of a hostile American president.

Donald Trump is headed back to the White House, vowing to upend relations with allies and enemies alike and facing few of the constraints that limited his “America first” push last time.

Donald Trump’s sweeping win in the US presidential election set off a torrent of buy signals across Wall Street. There was, however, one notable exception.

In this Bloomberg Originals mini-documentary, we show how the president-elect’s planned trade salvos may not have the effect he intends.

Taiwan's coast guard said on Friday it would offer rewards worth thousands of dollars for spotting Chinese activity at sea, including warships or submarines, saying it was harnessing "people power" to boost its own limited workforce.

US labor costs grew at a surprisingly strong pace in the third quarter, and was much stronger than previously thought earlier this year, which risks fanning inflationary pressures.

Dozens of vacancies could open in the appeals courts that decide on pressing and far-reaching issues, from financial regulations to abortion.

Germany’s defense industry sees Donald Trump’s return to the White House pushing Europe’s military spending higher and adding to an already massive surge in orders.

In this Bloomberg Originals mini-documentary, we show how the president-elect’s planned trade salvos may not have the effect he intends.

Elon Musk’s net worth has surpassed $300 billion for the first time in almost three years, as shares of Tesla Inc. soar on bets that his close ties with President-elect Donald Trump will bolster the company.

The industry made a $135 million bet on the election. It paid off spectacularly.

Catch up: Qatar stops mediating; anger in Valencia

Catch up: Qatar stops mediating; anger in Valencia

Ein Austritt aus dem Klimaabkommen und eine Schwächung der Umweltbehörde könnten demnach bevorstehen

Ein Austritt aus dem Klimaabkommen und eine Schwächung der Umweltbehörde könnten demnach bevorstehen

Republicans won control of the US Senate amid a slew of victories by allies of Donald Trump, giving the GOP powerful leverage in high-stakes tax and spending battles next year.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will no longer attend the COP29 climate summit as he grapples with a political crisis at home, adding to a European leadership vacuum at this year’s talks.

Here are key takeaways from the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision on Thursday: