U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell by a seasonally adjusted 23,000 in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. The figure covers July 2026 employment.

China's CPI rose 0.5% year on year in July, official data showed Sunday. The consumer price index is a main gauge of inflation in the world's second-largest economy.

China's CPI up 0.5 pct in July. BEIJING, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.5 percent year on year in July, official data showed Sunday.

S&P revises Georgia sovereign credit outlook to positive, affirms BB/B ratings. Agency cites 8.3% average growth over past 3 years, projects 6.4% in 2026 and 5.9% in 2027.

S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook on Georgia's sovereign credit rating to positive from stable, affirming its BB/B long- and short-term ratings, citing robust economic growth, international reserves accumulation, prudent fiscal management, moderate government debt and a stable banking sector.

Trump names Will Scharf as new White House Counsel to replace David Warrington effective September 1. Scharf currently serves as White House Staff Secretary.

Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will replace David Warrington as Assistant to the President and White House Counsel, effective September 1. Warrington is moving to the private sector.

Trump says the US has 'massive' amounts of munitions, pushing back on stockpile concerns. The remark was reported Thursday.

Trump said the United States has 'massive' amounts of munitions, according to a Newsmax report dated August 6, 2026.