Tag: economy
Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump's tariff threats
URUAPAN, Mexico -- Mexicans are worried that threats by Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs could affect a wide range of iconic Mexican...
Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the...
Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls again, hovers near 7-month lows
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows.Jobless claim applications fell by 2,000 to 213,000 for...
US consumer confidence ticks higher on better outlook for hiring
WASHINGTON -- Americans’ outlook on the economy improved modestly in November, lifted by expectations for lower inflation and more hiring.The Conference Board, a...
The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy — and a big debt problem that will be a...
Stock market today: Wall Street falls toward worst loss since Election Day as vaccine makers sink
NEW YORK -- The big bump Wall Street got from last week’s presidential election and cut to interest rates keeps fading, and U.S....