Tag: economy
Jobs report will help Federal Reserve decide how much to cut interest rates
WASHINGTON -- Friday's monthly jobs report will likely mark a pivotal moment for the economy and the Federal Reserve.If it shows that hiring...
Trump says he'll boost the economy by cutting federal spending and corporate taxes
NEW YORK -- Former President Donald Trump told a group of executives and industry leaders on Thursday he wants to lead a “national...
Asian markets are trading mixed as investors wait for key US jobs report
TOKYO -- Asian shares traded mixed Tuesday as investors looked ahead to a key report on U.S. employment set for release later in...
Asian benchmarks are mixed in cautious trading ahead of US holiday, jobs report
TOKYO -- Asian shares were mixed in cautious trading Monday ahead of the Labor Day holiday in the U.S., when stock exchanges will...
Asian shares trade higher after mixed trading on Wall Street
TOKYO -- Asian shares mostly rose Friday as markets continued to be moderately optimistic about the prospects of technology companies and the relative...
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a solid 3% annual rate
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. economy grew last quarter at a healthy 3% annual pace, fueled by strong consumer spending and business investment, the...