Tag: government policy

China’s exports grow 8.6% in June, beating forecasts despite trade tensions

HONG KONG -- China’s exports beat forecasts in June, customs data showed Friday, while imports grew less than expected.Exports grew 8.6% from the...

Powell stresses message that US job market is cooling, a possible signal of coming rate cut

WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday reinforced a message that the Fed is paying growing attention to a slowing job...

Leaders in Europe and the US express relief mixed with concern about France's election result

BERLIN -- Leaders across Europe and the United States reacted with relief but also some concern to the result of the French legislative...

Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve is highlighting the importance of its political independence at a time when Donald Trump, who frequently attacked the...

Estonia's ruling party taps climate minister for the Baltic country's top job

HELSINKI -- Estonia’s ruling center-right Reform Party has chosen Saturday Climate Minister Kristen Michal to replace outgoing leader Kaja Kallas as prime minister...

French far-right leader Bardella seeks to reassure voters, EU partners on economic, foreign policies

PARIS -- Far-right leader Jordan Bardella sought to reassure French voters, European partners and international observers on Monday that his potential government would...