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Apple fell nearly 4% on Thursday and sparked a rout in U.S. equities after reports that China has widened curbs on iPhone use by government staff in one of the U.S.

interest rates. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $1,922.70 per ounce by 1213 GMT, after hitting a one-week low on Wednesday. U.S. gold futures were up 0.1% at $1,946.80. «Quite clearly we've seen a reversal in U.S.

By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months, another sign that the labor market remains largely unaffected by higher interest rates

Google will soon require that political ads using artificial intelligence be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered

Applications for US unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since February, underscoring businesses’ reluctance to let go of workers. Initial unemployment claims decreased by 13,000 to 216,000 in the week ended Sept. 2, Labor Department data showed Thursday.

By Ahmad Ghaddar

It’s quite fascinating the difference a week can make for the storage forecasters in natural gas. There’s no certainty yet if a new trend is in place for those who had been off-target week after week — sometimes horrendously — on the number of cubic feet that got injected into underground salt caverns in the United States. 

Needham & Company analysts highlighted the transformative potential of generative AI in reshaping the competitive landscape for large global companies.

Investing.com -- U.S. stock futures pointed to a mixed open for equities on Wall Street, as investors examine how recent services sector data and a closely-watched Federal Reserve survey could impact the central bank's monetary policy. Elsewhere, China's exports contract in August in a sign of mounting pressure on the manufacturing industry in the world's second biggest economy, while a report that Beijing is barring government officials from using iPhones at work weighed on Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares.

Investing.com — The number of Americans filing for new unemployment insurance unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting a lingering tightness in the U.S. labor market that may impact the Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy decisions.

The world’s leading crypto exchange by trading volume, Binance, has seen the departure of 10 key executives from various departments in the first nine months of 2023. While executive departures from a company are the norm based on their preset contractual obligations, the number of executives leaving Binance amid growing regulatory troubles has been a key talking point in the crypto community.

Miami Mayor Denis Suarez, who’s running for president of the United States, took a shot at his Republican counterpart in the presidential race, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. 

Many prospective dog or cat owners only focus on the positive aspects of bringing a furry friend into their lives. And there are countless reasons why pets are great. But it's also important to have realistic expectations so you don't face sudden expenses that could hurt your financial stability. «It's important to be able to choose a pet that is going to fit your budget and your lifestyle the best,» said Dr. Wendy Hauser, a veterinarian who founded her own consulting company. When Melissa Chavez decided to get a toy poodle named Milo in the summer of 2020, she had an idea of the costs but was surprised by how fast they added up. Like many others during the pandemic, she saw her stay-at-home schedule as a perfect opportunity to get a puppy. «I've never had any dogs before, so I think everything was a learning opportunity for me,» Chavez said. If you are considering getting a pet, or looking for ways to cut costs, here are some things to consider:

Health-insurance costs are climbing at the steepest rate in years, walloping businesses and their workers. Costs for employer coverage are expected to surge around 6.5% for 2024, according to major benefits consulting firms Mercer and Willis Towers Watson, which provided their survey results exclusively to The Wall Street Journal.

Chris Cummings (pictured) is CEO of the Investment Association.

Indian American Chambers of Commerce (IACC) on Thursday said that any policy or regulation for the e-commerce sector must ensure that its growth is not stunted in any manner.

Stocks declined, while Treasury yields climbed after a stronger-than-estimated reading on the US services industry bolstered speculation the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.

The slide in the yen isn’t over, despite expectations the dollar may not be quite so strong in coming months, said the top forecaster for the currency. 

The dollar’s recent strength has confounded naysayers, and according to some hedge funds, the rally isn’t over.

Jung Kook of BTS will join the Global Citizen Festival lineup, making one of his first live solo appearances at the Sept. 23 benefit concert in New York’s Central Park