Finance ministry data showed that Japan’s official foreign reserves stand at $1.207 trillion, down from July’s figure of $1.287 trillion.
China pulls in Big Tobacco to help with smaller-than-expected finance-industry capital injections
With a bigger capital cushion, financial institutions may also be asked to do more to mobilize resources in capital markets, analysts say.
Sugar is outperforming the stock market this year. Here’s what’s driving it, and where it can go from here
The sweetener’s prices surged this week, reflecting a sharp deterioration in the global supply outlook.
Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike looms
Ten days ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting, the Trump administration looks to be in a full-court press to halt a rate hike in its tracks.
From ‘mystery vacations’ to hostels, budget travelers get thrifty as prices rise
Despite rising prices and the travel industry focusing on the luxury segment, budget-minded vacationers are still finding ways to get away.
Women accounted for almost all of job gains in August. Here’s why
Women accounted for virtually all of August’s payroll gains, the latest sign of their growing power in the labor market.
White House has vetted candidates for key CFTC vacancies, sources tell CNBC. It’s unclear if they will be filled
Filling open commissioner positions at the regulatory agency has been a sticking point in negotiations over the Clarity Act.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Sandisk, Tesla, Lululemon, Quanex, AMC & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.
Labor Day marks the start of ‘fallcations’ as wealthy travelers avoid summer crowds
Wealthy travelers are moving their typical summer getaways to autumn.
U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 53,000 in August while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.