The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City and founded in 1846.

Economy

Chinese leader issues positive message at meeting with U.S. business leaders

Xi Jinping calls for closer trade ties with the U.S.

By The Associated Press |March 27, 2024

3 min read

Economy

Japan’s economy avoids recession, revised data show

Economy managed growth of 0.4% in 2023's final quarter

By The Associated Press |March 11, 2024

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Small business owners are optimistic for growth in 2024

Latest data show U.S. small businesses are hiring staff and implementing new tools to stay proactive and competitive

By The Associated Press |February 28, 2024

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Economists’ survey raises expectations for U.S. growth in 2024

Estimate is the latest signal of strength for an economy that's blasted through recession predictions

By The Associated Press |February 26, 2024

3 min read

Economy

China replaces top securities regulator in effort to end market slump

Former chairman of the Shanghai Stock Exchange to take reins as chairman and Communist Party chief of the China Securities Regulatory Commission

By The Associated Press |February 7, 2024

2 min read

News

EU countries agree on compromise for overhaul of bloc’s fiscal rules

Deal struck after France and Germany agree on how to support investment when budget deficits exceed set limits

By The Associated Press |December 20, 2023

2 min read

Policy

Chinese leaders wrap up annual economic planning meeting with scant details on revving up growth

The recovery after stringent pandemic restrictions were lifted was short-lived

By The Associated Press |December 8, 2023

2 min read

Market Insights

The reasons behind bitcoin’s surge

Bitcoin has surpassed US$41,000 for the first time since April 2022

By The Associated Press |December 4, 2023

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Economists predict U.S. economy can avoid a recession

Most of the surveyed economists expect inflation to continue to slow in 2024

By The Associated Press |December 4, 2023

2 min read

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