Tag: economy
When will Fed cut rates? As US economy flexes its muscles, maybe later or not at all
WASHINGTON -- Ever since the Federal Reserve signaled last fall that it was likely done raising interest rates, Wall Street traders, economists, car...
US and China plan talks on economics, including manufacturing issue, Yellen says
GUANGZHOU, China -- The U.S. and China agreed to hold talks that will address a key American complaint about China's economic model, Treasury...
ASEAN finance leaders end meetings in Laos, pointing to challenges from geopolitics, volatile prices
LUANG PRABANG, Laos -- Southeast Asian economies are gaining ground as tourism and exports recover from the shocks of the pandemic, but geopolitical...
US jobs report for March is likely to point to slower but still-solid hiring
WASHINGTON -- The American economy is thought to have added 200,000 jobs in March — a more-than-respectable increase though one that would mark...
Powell: Fed still sees rate cuts this year; election timing won't affect decision
WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve officials will likely reduce their benchmark interest rate later this year, Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday, despite recent reports...
Inflation has slid again in Europe. What that means for interest rates
FRANKFURT, Germany -- The inflation that has squeezed European shoppers fell more than expected in March to 2.4%, as cost spikes in the...