Tag: Inflation
Mexican president says she is confident that a tariff war with the US can be averted
MEXICO CITY -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted.But...
'Everything is expensive!' Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse
EL ALTO, Bolivia -- Fuel is rapidly becoming one of Bolivia’s scarcest commodities.Long lines of vehicles snake for several kilometers outside gas stations...
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...
US inflation gauge ticks higher with price pressures still stubborn
WASHINGTON -- Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation's steady decline over the past two years has stalled. According...
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...
Trump fills out his economic team with two veterans of his first administration
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- President-elect Donald Trump is turning to two officials with experience navigating not only Washington but the key issues...