Saturday, November 16, 2024

A decade after junta's end, Myanmar military back in control

BANGKOK (AP) — The man installed by army leaders as Myanmar’s president after Monday's military coup is best known abroad for his role in the crackdown on 2007 pro-democracy protests and for his ties to still-powerful military leaders.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

A decade after junta's end, Myanmar military back in control

BANGKOK (AP) — The man installed by army leaders as Myanmar’s president after Monday's military coup is best known abroad for his role in the crackdown on 2007 pro-democracy protests and for his ties to still-powerful military leaders.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

A decade after junta's end, Myanmar military back in control

BANGKOK (AP) — The man installed by army leaders as Myanmar’s president after Monday's military coup is best known abroad for his role in the crackdown on 2007 pro-democracy protests and for his ties to still-powerful military leaders.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

World shares advance as traders await details of Biden plan

Stocks advanced in most global markets Thursday as traders waited to see details of President-elect Joe Biden’s plan for helping the U.S. economy recover from the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as traders await details of Biden plan

Shares were mostly higher Thursday in Asia as traders waited to see details of President-elect Joe Biden’s plan for helping the economy recover from the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after lackluster day on Wall Street

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, where major indexes spent the day drifting up and down near their record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as traders await details of Biden plan

Shares were mostly higher Thursday in Asia as traders waited to see details of President-elect Joe Biden’s plan for helping the economy recover from the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after lackluster day on Wall Street

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, where major indexes spent the day drifting up and down near their record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World shares up on stimulus hopes as Congress OKs Biden win

Global shares rose Thursday after Congress certified Democrat Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory following unprecedented chaos when supporters of President Donald Trump ran rampant through the U.S. Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly lower as virus, China-US tensions weigh

Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as surging virus counts and China-U.S. tensions weighed on sentiment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed as investors watch for US vote outcome

World shares were mixed and U.S. futures declined Wednesday as investors awaited full results of a Senate runoff election that will determine whether Democrats take control of both houses of the U.S. Congress.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly lower as virus, China-US tensions weigh

Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as surging virus counts and China-U.S. tensions weighed on sentiment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly lower as virus, China-US tensions weigh

Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as surging virus counts and China-U.S. tensions weighed on sentiment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as boost from US stimulus package fades

Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, as the boost from President Donald Trump’s signing of the coronavirus relief package faded.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World shares edge higher as hopes turn to stimulus, vaccines

World shares edged higher on Wednesday as some markets wrapped up trading for 2020, anticipating a dose of fresh support for the U.S. economy and efforts to speed up coronavirus vaccinations to help curb the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares up, Nikkei tops 27,000 after Trump OKs stimulus

Stocks rose Tuesday in Asia after closing at record highs on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as boost from US stimulus package fades

Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, as the boost from President Donald Trump’s signing of the coronavirus relief package faded.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed as boost from US stimulus package fades

Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, as the boost from President Donald Trump’s signing of the coronavirus relief package faded.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares up, Nikkei tops 27,000 after Trump OKs stimulus

Stocks rose Tuesday in Asia after closing at record highs on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan's Nikkei at 30-year high after Trump OKs stimulus

Stocks rose Tuesday in Asia, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index hitting a 30-year high after President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion economic aid package.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan's Nikkei at 30-year high after Trump OKs stimulus

Stocks rose Tuesday in Asia, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index hitting a 30-year high after President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion economic aid package.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares up, Nikkei tops 27,000 after Trump OKs stimulus

Stocks rose Tuesday in Asia after closing at record highs on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets advance after S&P 500 snaps losing streak

Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday after stocks eked out small gains on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets advance after S&P 500 snaps losing streak

Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday after stocks eked out small gains on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World markets advance despite Trump talk of veto on stimulus

Shares were mostly higher in thin Christmas Eve trading on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump’s threat not to sign a major economic stimulus package approved by Congress this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets advance after S&P 500 snaps losing streak

Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday after stocks eked out small gains on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian markets advance after S&P 500 snaps losing streak

Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday after stocks eked out small gains on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed after US Congress greenlights stimulus

European shares and U.S. futures advanced Tuesday after American lawmakers approved a $900 billion package of measures to help the economy get through the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend losses on worries about spread of virus

Asian shares retreated on Tuesday, extending losses on growing worries over a new, potentially more infectious strain of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend losses on US blacklist, spread of virus

Shares retreated in Asia on Tuesday after the U.S. included dozens more Chinese companies in a Commerce Department blacklist in another blow to markets already wracked with uncertainty over the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares skid despite US economic stimulus deal

Shares started the week out on a sour note in Asia as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend losses on worries about spread of virus

Asian shares retreated on Tuesday, extending losses on growing worries over a new, potentially more infectious strain of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global shares weaker as virus fears overshadow US stimulus

Global shares retreated Monday as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally set a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World shares weaker as virus fears overshadow US stimulus

Global shares retreated Monday as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally set a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after US sets economic stimulus deal

Asian shares were mixed on Monday as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares skid despite US economic stimulus deal

Shares started the week out on a sour note in Asia as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after US sets economic stimulus deal

Asian shares were mixed on Monday as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares skid despite US economic stimulus deal

Shares started the week out on a sour note in Asia as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World shares climb on hopes US finally to get more stimulus

World shares were mostly higher on Thursday, buoyed by hopes the U.S. Congress may finally deliver fresh aid to help American businesses and families weather the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb on hopes US finally to get more stimulus

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, buoyed by hopes the U.S. Congress may finally deliver fresh aid to help American businesses and families weather the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

China's Luckin Coffee to pay $180 million fine in fraud case

China’s Luckin Coffee has agreed to pay a $180 million penalty to settle accounting fraud charges, the Securities and Exchange Commission says.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb on hopes US to finally get more stimulus

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, buoyed by hopes the U.S. Congress may finally deliver fresh aid to help American businesses and families weather the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb on hopes US to finally get more stimulus

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, buoyed by hopes the U.S. Congress may finally deliver fresh aid to help American businesses and families weather the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

China's Luckin Coffee to pay $180 million fine in fraud case

China’s Luckin Coffee has agreed to pay a $180 million penalty to settle accounting fraud charges, the Securities and Exchange Commission says.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World stocks advance after stimulus talks lift Wall St

World markets advanced on Wednesday after revived hopes for more aid for the U.S. economy broke a four-day losing streak on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares decline following lackluster day on Wall Street

Asian shares sank on Tuesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street as investors wait to see if Congress can break a logjam on delivering more aid to people, businesses and local governments affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks advance after stimulus talks lift Wall St

Shares rose in Asia on Wednesday after revived hopes for more aid for the U.S. economy broke a four-day losing streak on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian stocks advance after stimulus talks lift Wall St

Shares rose in Asia on Wednesday after revived hopes for more aid for the U.S. economy broke a four-day losing streak on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed as investors eye vaccines, US stimulus

Shares opened higher in Europe on Tuesday after a lackluster day in Asia as investors wait to see if Congress can break a logjam on delivering more aid to people, businesses and local governments affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares decline following lackluster day on Wall Street

Asian shares sank on Tuesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street as investors wait to see if Congress can break a logjam on delivering more aid to people, businesses and local governments affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japan 'tankan' business survey shows optimism over recovery

A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment has improved sharply with expectations that the economy is recovering from a year-long recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares up as strong Japan data offsets Wall St losses

Shares rose in Asia on Monday, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street after Japan's central bank reported a strong improvement in business sentiment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares decline following lackluster day on Wall Street

Asian shares sank on Tuesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street as investors wait to see if Congress can break a logjam on delivering more aid to people, businesses and local governments affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World shares trend higher ahead of talks on Brexit, stimulus

Shares advanced in world markets on Monday as investors watched for developments in Britain’s trade talks with the European Union and on a new round of aid for American businesses and workers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares trend higher; Japan data offsets Wall St losses

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Monday, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street as hopes for a new round of aid for American workers and businesses faded.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japan 'tankan' business survey shows optimism over recovery

A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment has improved sharply with expectations that the economy is recovering from a year-long recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares up as strong Japan data offsets Wall St losses

Shares rose in Asia on Monday, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street after Japan's central bank reported a strong improvement in business sentiment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asia shares up as strong Japan data offsets Wall St losses

Shares rose in Asia on Monday, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street after Japan's central bank reported a strong improvement in business sentiment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japan 'tankan' business survey shows optimism over recovery

A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment has improved sharply with expectations that the economy is recovering from a year-long recession.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed after tech-led drop on Wall Street

World markets were mixed Thursday after selling of technology and health services companies’ shares ended a winning streak on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shares mostly lower in Asia after tech-led drop on Wall St

Stocks were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after weakness in technology companies’ shares led an overnight decline on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shares mostly lower in Asia after tech-led drop on Wall St

Stocks were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after weakness in technology companies’ shares led an overnight decline on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World shares push higher after new round of Wall St records

World shares chugged higher on Wednesday after another round of record highs for major indexes on Wall Street, as hopes flared once again for a new round of aid for the U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend gains after more Wall Street records

Asian shares logged strong gains on Wednesday after another round of record highs for major indexes on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares extend gains after more Wall Street records

Asian shares logged strong gains on Wednesday after another round of record highs for major indexes on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy grows 22.9% in 3Q, bouncing back from COVID

MITO, Japan (AP) — Japan's economy expanded at a 22.9% annual rate in the last quarter, as businesses and personal spending recovered from pandemic-related shocks in the spring and early summer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Japan's economy grows 22.9% in 3Q, bouncing back from COVID

MITO, Japan (AP) — Japan's economy expanded at a 22.9% annual rate in the last quarter, as businesses and personal spending recovered from pandemic-related shocks in the spring and early summer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed as investors eye vaccines, China-US woes

Shares fell in Europe after a mixed day of trading in Asia following a report that the U.S. is preparing to slap sanctions on a dozen more Chinese officials, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed on report of more US sanctions on China

Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday following a report that the U.S. is preparing to slap sanctions on a dozen more Chinese officials, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares slip on report of more US sanctions on China

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Monday following a report that the U.S. is preparing to slap sanctions on a dozen more Chinese officials, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World shares mixed amid growing hopes for vaccines, stimulus

European shares traded lower and U.S. futures weakened Thursday after a day of gains on most Asian markets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after S&P 500 sets fresh record high

Asian shares advanced Wednesday after Wall Street kicked off December with more milestones, as a broad rally pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite to new highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares inch higher on optimism over vaccines, stimulus

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, helped by progress toward rolling out coronavirus vaccines and talk of reaching a compromise on new help for the U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance on optimism over vaccines, stimulus

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, helped by progress toward rolling out coronavirus vaccines and talk of reaching a compromise on new help for the U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares advance on optimism over vaccines, stimulus

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, helped by progress toward rolling out coronavirus vaccines and talk of reaching a compromise on new help for the U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares inch higher on optimism over vaccines, stimulus

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, helped by progress toward rolling out coronavirus vaccines and talk of reaching a compromise on new help for the U.S. economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World shares, futures lower after latest record S&P 500 high

Global shares and Wall Street futures slipped Wednesday as buying enthusiasm waned after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite index both set fresh record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed on growing hopes for stimulus, vaccines

Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite index both set fresh record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after S&P 500 sets fresh record high

Asian shares advanced Wednesday after Wall Street kicked off December with more milestones, as a broad rally pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite to new highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed on growing hopes for stimulus, vaccines

Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite index both set fresh record highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mixed after S&P 500 sets fresh record high

Asian shares advanced Wednesday after Wall Street kicked off December with more milestones, as a broad rally pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite to new highs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb after S&P 500 record, despite virus woes

Shares started out the week on a strong footing after the Standard & Poors 500 hit a fresh high on Friday, with strong robust from Japan and China fueling optimism over economic recoveries even as coronavirus caseloads surpass earlier records.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

World shares jump on more good news about virus vaccines

Stock markets jumped higher on Monday on news that a second coronavirus vaccine showed promise, bolstering hopes even as new infections surged around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

World shares climb after S&P 500 record, despite virus woes

Shares started out the week on a strong footing after the Standard & Poors 500 hit a fresh high on Friday, with robust data from Japan and China adding to optimism over economic recoveries even as coronavirus caseloads surpass earlier records.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

ASEAN, China, other partners sign world's biggest trade pact

China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares climb after S&P 500 record, despite virus woes

Shares started out the week on a strong footing after the Standard & Poors 500 hit a fresh high on Friday, with strong robust from Japan and China fueling optimism over economic recoveries even as coronavirus caseloads surpass earlier records.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares climb after S&P 500 record, despite virus woes

Shares started out the week on a strong footing after the Standard & Poors 500 hit a fresh high on Friday, with robust data from Japan and China fueling optimism over economic recoveries even as coronavirus caseloads surpass earlier records.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

ASEAN, China, other partners sign world's biggest trade pact

China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

ASEAN, China, other partners set world's biggest trade pact

China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

ASEAN, China, other partners set world's biggest trade pact

China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

World shares slip on doubts over COVID vaccines, outbreaks

World stocks fell back on Thursday after a comeback by big technology shares that have thrived during the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher as focus shifts to virus recovery

Shares were mostly higher Wednesday in Asia after a worldwide rally spurred by hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine will help the global economy return to normal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares slip on faltering hopes for COVID vaccines

Stocks fell back across Asia on Thursday after gains for big technology shares pushed most Wall Street benchmarks higher. U.S. futures also declined.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares slip on faltering hopes for COVID vaccines

Stocks fell back across Asia on Thursday after gains for big technology shares pushed most Wall Street benchmarks higher. U.S. futures also declined.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

World shares post modest gains with focus on virus recovery

Shares opened higher in Europe on Wednesday after gains in most Asian markets driven by hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine may hasten a return to normal for the global economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher as focus shifts to virus recovery

Shares were mostly higher Wednesday in Asia after a worldwide rally spurred by hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine will help the global economy return to normal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher as focus shifts to virus recovery

Shares were mostly higher Wednesday in Asia after a worldwide rally spurred by hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine will help the global economy return to normal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

World markets rally as markets shrug off election limbo

U.S. futures and world shares surged on Thursday as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. presidential election and embraced the upside of more gridlock in Washington.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asia tracks Wall St rally as markets shrug at election limbo

Asian shares advanced Thursday after stocks rallied on Wall Street as investors embraced the upside of more gridlock in Washington, sending the S&P 500 index up 2.2% while the outcome of the U.S. presidential election remained in limbo.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asia tracks Wall St rally as markets shrug at election limbo

Asian shares advanced Thursday after stocks rallied on Wall Street as investors embraced the upside of more gridlock in Washington, sending the S&P 500 index up 2.2% while the outcome of the U.S. presidential election remained in limbo.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

World shares, US futures bounce after Trump asserts he won

Stock markets and U.S. futures logged gains Wednesday as the world awaited results of tight races in battleground states that will determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Stock futures, oil prices bounce after Trump asserts he won

U.S. futures bounced and European shares were lower Wednesday after President Donald Trump, in an early morning appearance at the White House, made premature claims of victories in several key states.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

US futures slip after Trump's premature claim of victory

U.S. futures slipped and oil prices dropped Wednesday after President Donald Trump, in an early morning appearance at the White House, prematurely claimed victories in several key states.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

US futures, world markets rise as investors eye US election

U.S. futures rose and Asia markets were mostly higher on Wednesday as investors took an optimistic stance on the still undecided U.S. presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

US futures, world markets rise as investors eye US election

U.S. futures rose and Asia markets were mostly higher on Wednesday as investors worldwide awaited the results from the U.S. presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

World shares mixed, US futures up after S&P 500 sinks 3.5%

European shares opened higher Thursday after Asian shares logged moderate losses following a sell-off on Wall Street sparked by surging coronavirus counts and fresh pandemic shutdown measures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares lower, US futures up after S&P 500 sinks 3.5%

Asian shares declined Thursday and U.S. futures turned higher after the S&P 500 slid 3.5% overnight for its biggest drop since June.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares lower, US futures up after S&P 500 sinks 3.5%

Asian shares declined Thursday and U.S. futures turned higher after the S&P 500 slid 3.5% overnight for its biggest drop since June.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares slip after Wall St's worst day in a month

Shares skidded in Asia on Tuesday after surging coronavirus cases and waning hopes for U.S. economic stimulus gave Wall Street its worst day in a month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

World shares slip after Wall St's worst day in a month

Shares skidded in Europe and Asia on Tuesday after surging coronavirus cases and waning hopes for U.S. economic stimulus gave Wall Street its worst day in a month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares slip after Wall St's worst day in a month

Shares skidded in Asia on Tuesday after surging coronavirus cases and waning hopes for U.S. economic stimulus gave Wall Street its worst day in a month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares slip after Wall St's worst day in a month

Shares skidded in Asia on Tuesday after surging coronavirus cases and waning hopes for U.S. economic stimulus gave Wall Street its worst day in a month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares, US futures gain after last Trump-Biden debate

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after President Donald Trump and his challenger former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in their second and final debate before the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares, US futures gain after last Trump-Biden debate

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after President Donald Trump and his challenger former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in their second and final debate before the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

World shares, US futures gain after last Trump-Biden debate

World shares and U.S. futures advanced Friday after President Donald Trump and his challenger former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in their second and final debate before the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares, US futures gain after last Trump-Biden debate

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after President Donald Trump and his challenger former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in their second and final debate before the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares, US futures gain after last Trump-Biden debate

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after President Donald Trump and his challenger former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in their second and final debate before the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

ILO says garment industry should do more to help workers

MITO, Japan (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has slammed the apparel industry, leaving many of the 65 million Asian garment factory workers struggling as factories close or cut back on wages, and the International Labor Organization is urging the industry to do more to protect them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

ILO says garment industry should do more to help workers

MITO, Japan (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has slammed the apparel industry, leaving many of the 65 million Asian garment factory workers struggling as factories close or cut back on wages, and the International Labor Organization is urging the industry to do more to protect them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Robust China economic data push global shares higher

European shares got off to a strong start Monday after China reported that its economy grew at a nearly 5% annual pace in the last quarter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares lifted by stronger China growth numbers

Shares advanced in Asia on Monday after China reported its economy grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the last quarter, with consumer spending and industrial production rising to pre-pandemic levels.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares lifted by stronger China growth numbers

Shares advanced in Asia on Monday after China reported its economy grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the last quarter, with consumer spending and industrial production rising to pre-pandemic levels.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Asian shares track Wall Street decline on pandemic jitters

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday after pandemic concerns snapped a four-day winning streak on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Global markets cautious as virus numbers rise

Global stock markets were subdued on Wednesday as the number of coronavirus cases grew in several major economies, leading to new restrictions on businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Global shares turn higher after Wall Street decline

Major global markets were mostly higher on Wednesday after worries over the pandemic snapped a four-day winning streak on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Asian shares track Wall Street decline on pandemic jitters

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday after pandemic concerns snapped a four-day winning streak on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Asian shares track Wall Street decline on pandemic jitters

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday after pandemic concerns snapped a four-day winning streak on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Global shares mostly lower as virus concerns take spotlight

Stocks turned lower in Europe on Tuesday after a mixed session in Asia as investors turned cautious over prospects for reining in a resurgence in coronavirus outbreaks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Asian shares lower after tech-driven rally on Wall Street

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of Chinese trade data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Asian shares mixed as China reports faster growth in trade

Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday, as investors were encouraged by strong growth in China's trade in September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Asian shares lower after tech-driven rally on Wall Street

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of Chinese trade data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

SoftBank to buy back $41 billion in assets to trim debt

BANKGOK (AP) — The Japanese technology and telecoms company SoftBank said Monday it plans to buy back up to 4.5 trillion yen ($41 billion) of its assets as it seeks to trim its gigantic debt burden.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Best strategies against virus: Track, isolate, communicate

SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore, a tiny city-state of less than 6 million people, had one of the earliest and biggest clusters of cases of the coronavirus in early February, before it began its rapid, inexorable expansion around the globe.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Best strategies against virus: Track, isolate, communicate

SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore, a tiny city-state of less than 6 million people, had one of the earliest and biggest clusters of cases of the coronavirus in early February, before it began its rapid, inexorable expansion around the globe.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Best strategies against virus: Track, isolate, communicate

SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore, a tiny city-state of less than 6 million people, had one of the earliest and biggest clusters of cases of the coronavirus in early February, before it began its rapid, inexorable expansion around the globe.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

World shares decline as record-breaking year winds down

TOKYO (AP) — Stocks slipped globally in quiet New Year's Eve trading Tuesday with many markets closed. Wall Street could close 2019 with back-to-back daily losses in a year that the U.S. posted the largest market gains since 2013.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares track Wall Street retreat as year winds down

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were lower in quiet New Year's Eve trading, with many markets closed. Tuesday's declines tracked a broad retreat overnight on Wall Street that erased some of the major indexes’ recent gains, though the market remains on track to end the year with its best performance …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan trade deficit widens as export growth slows

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Japan's finance minister warns China on currency moves

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Honda to replace its CEO

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Economies passing in the night

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

What now?

The world economy is in a world of hurt.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

One pooch per

SHANGHAI - China's largest city is setting a limit of one dog per family in an effort to gain control over the soaring pet population and curb rabies.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Designer denies mascot copy of Gumby

SHANGHAI - The Shanghai Expo mascot Haibao, a plump sky blue cartoon figure shaped like a stick person, is the latest target of claims event organizers may have "borrowed" some creativity for the event.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO