Curbs

Several economists took the knife to their second-quarter GDP forecasts in the wake of a disappointing consumer spending report that has added to concerns about a slowdown for the US economy.Some forecasters even think the world’s…

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday warned investors that any upcoming market rallies will be temporary as the Federal Reserve turns up the heat in its fight against inflation."Until we see a pattern of higher unemployment, lower consumer…

S. African Omicron study suggests reduced risk of severe illnessAustria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Spain consider new curbsMany see booster shots as key to reining in OmicronSouth Korean business groups protest against new curbsJERUSALEM,…

BEIJING--China's property sector weakened on all fronts in November, as property investment, home sales and new construction starts fell due to Beijing's clampdown. Real-estate investment dropped 4.3% in November, compared…

Ireland has imposed new restrictions to curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, including an 8pm curfew for pubs and restaurants until the end of January and limits on the number of people able to attend weddings and sporting…