Paul Wiseman, Ap Economics Writer Published 12:03 am PDT, Friday, October 26, 2018 Trader Gregory Rowe, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Strong results from major companies including Microsoft, Visa and Comcast are sending U.S. stocks higher Thursday morning as the market found its footing after three weeks of steep declines. less Trader Gregory Rowe, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Strong results from major companies including Microsoft, Visa and Comcast are sending U.S. stocks higher ... more Photo: Richard Drew, AP Photo: Richard Drew, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Trader Gregory Rowe, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Strong results from major companies … [Read more...] about Wall St. disconnect: Traders panicky despite robust economy
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Review: Across the pond in United’s shrinking economy seat
Comparing United's new & old Economy Plus on the long haul Chris McGinnis, Tim Jue Published 5:42 pm PDT, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 United Airlines' economy class seats on a reconfigured Boeing 777-200ER are configured 3-4-3-- 10 abreast. Compare that to the next slide United Airlines' economy class seats on a reconfigured Boeing 777-200ER are configured 3-4-3-- 10 abreast. Compare that to the next slide Photo: Chris McGinnis This is the economy cabin on United's Boeing 777-200ER. It has not been reconfigured into the new layout of 3-4-3 across. This is the economy cabin on United's Boeing 777-200ER. It has not been reconfigured into the new layout of 3-4-3 across. Photo: Tim Jue This is our United Boeing 777-200ER at San Francisco International Airport awaiting departure to London Heathrow. This is our United Boeing 777-200ER at San … [Read more...] about Review: Across the pond in United’s shrinking economy seat
How the world economy could double with minimal increase in energy demand
By James Osborne Updated 10:18 am CDT, Thursday, October 25, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-4', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 4', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 How the world economy could double with minimal increase in energy demand 1 / 4 Back to Gallery WASHINGTON - The global economy could double over the next two decades with only a marginal increase in energy demand if industry adopted a more efficient use of energy supplies, the International Energy Agency said in a new report. "Energy efficiency alone could cause greenhouse gas emissions to peak before 2020, a key target of the Paris Agreement on climate change," IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol wrote in the report. "While energy efficiency is improving, … [Read more...] about How the world economy could double with minimal increase in energy demand
S. Korean economy slows in Q3 as domestic investment lags
Updated 2:19 am PDT, Thursday, October 25, 2018 People pass by discount sale signs of a store in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. South Korea reported Thursday that its economy grew at a slower annual pace during the July-September period as slumping domestic investment negated modest gains in consumption and exports. less People pass by discount sale signs of a store in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. South Korea reported Thursday that its economy grew at a slower annual pace during the July-September period as ... more Photo: Ahn Young-joon, AP FILE - In this July 26, 2016, file photo, sale signs are displayed on a window of a store at a shopping district in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea reported on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, that its economy grew at a slower annual pace during the July-September period as slumping domestic investment negated modest gains in consumption and … [Read more...] about S. Korean economy slows in Q3 as domestic investment lags
Northern Ireland economy ‘lags badly behind’ Republic’s
Northern Ireland economy 'lags badly behind' Republic's BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Northern Ireland's economy is struggling to find momentum while the Republic is benefiting from foreign-owned businesses, according to a new report. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-economy-lags-badly-behind-republics-37450685.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article35622671.ece/acc00/AUTOCROP/h342/2016-06-22_new_22174786_I2.JPG Email Northern Ireland's economy is struggling to find momentum while the Republic is benefiting from foreign-owned businesses, according to a new report. The Nevin Economic Research Institute said a deep gap exists between the strong performance of foreign firms operating in the Republic and its domestic economy. The report said Northern Ireland lags in both areas by a considerable margin in output, productivity and investment. "We note regional disparities in performance and the presence of three … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland economy ‘lags badly behind’ Republic’s