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US services sector grows for seventh consecutive month
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, grew for the seventh consecutive month in December even as coronavirus cases surged through the holidays.
Jan 7, 2021 9:42 AM
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Merchandise trade deficit fell to $3.3B in November, Statistics Canada reports
OTTAWA — The country's merchandise trade deficit fell to $3.3 billion in November as gold exports rose and imports pulled back, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The result for November followed a revised deficit of $3.
Jan 7, 2021 8:34 AM
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US unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly last week to 787,000, a historically high number that points to a weak job market held back by the viral pandemic.
Jan 7, 2021 8:16 AM
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Planning your 2021 budget a chance to reassess your spending and make changes
OTTAWA — The pandemic put household budgets to the test in 2020. For millions it meant the loss of a job or a reduction in hours, while for others it meant unexpected expenses as they made the shift to working from home.
Jan 7, 2021 8:00 AM
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US trade deficit jumps to $68.1 billion in November
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit jumped to $68.1 billion in November as a surge in imports overwhelmed a smaller increase in exports.
Jan 7, 2021 6:50 AM
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Asia Today: Virus restrictions heightened in China province
BEIJING — Lockdown measures were being imposed in a northern Chinese province where coronavirus cases more than doubled in the region near Beijing that's due to host some events in next year's Winter Olympics.
Jan 7, 2021 5:11 AM
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Japan declares emergency for Tokyo area as cases spike
TOKYO — Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas on Thursday as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital.
Jan 7, 2021 2:59 AM
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Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence
In an unprecedented step, Facebook and Twitter suspended President Donald Trump from posting to their platforms Wednesday following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.
Jan 6, 2021 9:41 PM
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Asian shares track Wall St rally on hopes for stimulus
Shares rose in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street rallied on expectations of more stimulus for the economy, despite chaotic scenes in Washington as Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Jan 6, 2021 7:44 PM
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Bell executives depart company after Wade Oosterman steps in as president
TORONTO — Just two days after Wade Oosterman took over as Bell Media's president, the telecommunications company appears to have shaken up its upper ranks.
Jan 6, 2021 5:13 PM
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