WASHINGTON—If President-elect Donald Trump is going to meet his pledge to energize the U.S. economy, there’s a simple yet tough way to do so: Put more...
TORONTO—Canada’s main stock market in Toronto reached its highest point since September 2014 on Wednesday, as Industrials and Materials groups helped it post a second straight...
MONTREAL—Canada faces “stormy days” ahead on softwood lumber and other issues with the U.S. after incoming president Donald Trump picked someone with a protectionist bent to...
TORONTO— Canada’s main stock market in Toronto kicked off 2017 with its first triple-digit gain in four weeks, as rising gold and silver prices contributed. After...
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of—Global stocks are ending a strong year on a soft note, with European markets down and Asia making few gains on Friday. The...
Let’s face the grim truth: Those 10 pounds you want to lose will likely be among your New Year’s resolutions next year, too. If you really...
CANBERRA, Australia—Australia’s projected budget deficits for the next four years have increased by 10.3 billion Australian dollars ($7.5 billion) to AU$94.9 billion as the economy continues...
HONG KONG—World stock markets were tepid Friday while the dollar consolidated its gains as investors adjust to the new reality of a future with higher U.S....
BEIJING—Auto sales in China rose 17.2 percent in November over a year ago, driven by explosive demand for SUVs, as automakers prepared for the end of...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Asian shares were mostly higher Friday after an overnight rally in U.S. markets helped by the European Central Bank’s decision to extend its bond-buying...