Global rice prices surge close to 12-year highs, and could rise even more
Rice prices surged to their highest in almost 12 years, said the United Nations’ food agency.
Cat-sitting to save on travel costs? I looked after 5 and got a free place in Spain for two weeks
Cat-sitting in Mallorca, Spain, allowed me to live like a local, exploring the island’s beaches, mountains and food. I even borrowed the cat-owner’s car.
China’s real estate market roiled by default fears again, as Country Garden spooks investors
Two years after Evergrande’s debt troubles, worries about China’s real estate sector are coming to the forefront again.
Dow ends Thursday slightly higher, lifted by weaker-than-expected inflation data, Disney pops nearly 5%: Live updates
The CPI rose less than expected on a year-over-year basis.
Asia markets mixed ahead of U.S. inflation data
The U.S. consumer price index is expected to come in at 3.3% for July, slightly higher than the 3% for June
Wall Street says buy the dip on India’s Nifty 50 — and Morgan Stanley names its favorite stock
Bank of America said the change in outlook from its U.S. economics team was a key driver behind their India stock market prediction.
Annuities, stocks or Treasurys? Pros weigh in on the best source of retirement income right now
Treasury yields and stocks have more upside ahead and annuities are yielding more than ever, according to some on Wall Street.
‘This is going to get worse before it gets better’: Panama Canal pileup due to drought reaches 154 vessels
Ongoing drought conditions and Panama Canal restrictions due to lower water levels are causing massive shipping congestion at the key trade gateway.
Roblox shares drop 21% after company misses estimates on top and bottom line
Roblox reported its second-quarter results Wednesday.