Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (March 25) ...

The numbers: The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed that prices rose close to 3% in 2025, leaving the central bank with more work to do to get cost-of-living increases back down to ...

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained elevated in December as price pressures continued to pose a challenge for consumers. The Commerce Department on Friday reported that the ...

Popular online gaming platform Roblox is once again facing allegations that it has failed to protect its child users from predators, this time through a lawsuit filed by Los Angeles County on Thursday ...

In a sprawling lawsuit filed today against Roblox by Los Angeles County, the hugely popular online gaming platform has been accused of creating a breeding ground for predators to exploit and extort ...

Roblox faces a lawsuit by Los Angeles County that alleges the gaming platform engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices that exposed children to sexual content, exploitation and online ...

The January inflation reading offered encouraging signs for consumers and the U.S. economy, with the Consumer Price Index coming in below Wall Street expectations and falling to its lowest level in ...

A better-than-expected January inflation report sparked a market rebound Friday, reinforcing optimism that easing price pressures could give the Federal Reserve more flexibility on interest rates in ...

The CPI was expected to rise 2.5% on an annual basis last month, according to economists polled by financial data firm FactSet. The January CPI represents the slowest pace of inflation since May 2025 ...

Inflation cooled more than expected in January, capping a week of promising economic data, easing pressure on the White House, which has faced political criticism about the economy. Friday’s consumer ...

Inflation eased more than expected at the beginning of 2026, largely driven by price drops for durable goods and energy. Economists say lessening inflation for durable goods (like used vehicles and ...

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