Showing posts with label economy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label economy. Show all posts

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Jobs report shows strong growth

The second straight month of surprisingly strong job growth shows the labor market has regained its health after a springtime stumble, and economists welcomed the news after recent signs of weakness in the broader U.S.

Gawker, Hulk Hogan in Settlement Talks Over Invasion-of-Privacy Case

Gawker Media Group is engaged in preliminary talks with the former professional wrestler known as Hulk Hogan to reach a settlement over a $140 million invasion-of-privacy judgment that forced the digital media company into bankruptcy

wall street journal

China's Great River of Steel Swells Again as Trade Tensions Rise

There's a river of steel flowing out of China despite the best efforts of governments around the world to dam the flow from the world's top producer, with data on Monday showing that overseas shipments held above 10 million tons in July.

bloomberg

Airbus Says U.K. Fraud Office Starts Criminal Bribery Probe

Airbus Group SE said the U.K. Serious Fraud Office has opened a criminal investigation into allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption relating to some of its third-party consultants.

bloomberg