Layoffs by U.S.-based business sped up in April, sending year-to-date job cuts to the greatest level because 2009. Economy
Read More »Alcoa posts mixed results, cuts jobs
Alcoa likewise stated its engineered items and options unit cut 600 positions in the very first quarter. Top News & & Analysis
Read More »Fed cuts year-end rate forecast to about 1 pct
See how March'' s dot plot for federal-funds rate targets as compared to that of December. Economy
Read More »Alaska’s schools face cuts over oil collapse
The University of Alaska might cut up to 8 percent of its staff since of a budget deficit, The New York Times files. World News & & Analysis
Read More »BHP Billiton reports $5.67B loss, cuts dividend
Top worldwide miner BHP Billiton slashed its interim dividend and reported a big loss, following a collapse in basic material costs. Top News & & Analysis
Read More »Led by GOP, House poised to renew $600B in tax cuts
Republican politicians are ready to whip a year-end tax-cut compromise through your house as Congress prepares to complete 2015 in a spurt of achievement. Economy
Read More »IMF cuts US forecast, calls for rate hike delay
The reserve bank ought to delay a rate hike till the very first half of 2016 until there are indications of a pickup in wages and inflation, said the IMF. Economy
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