Politics is not a good reason for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates, unless the economic arguments are strong. Right now ...

The Fed is expected to hold off on another rate cut at its Jan. 29 meeting. Here's what it means for your finances.

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Jan. 27 marks 80 years since the Holocaust, and it serves as the official day of remembrance.Despite the passage of nearly a ...

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We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion's role in society, government and national identity.

Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates have remained around a steep 7% for several weeks. While President Donald Trump has ...

French President Emmanuel Macron said his country will contribute €1 billion euros ($1.04 billion) to a World Bank-backed drive to increase access to electricity in Africa.

The Islamic Development Bank and the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank pledged up to $6.15 billion in funding on Tuesday ...

Questions abound over how Trump will deal with China and Russia, as well as India and emerging powers in the global South.

(Reuters) - Credit data likely to be considered at a two-day Federal Reserve policy meeting that begins on Tuesday may show ...