Tag: Washington news

Biden administration appears to be in no rush to stop U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden has voiced his opposition to Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel, but the federal government appears to be in...

Biden is taking on cheap products from China. It could mean higher prices

WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration is cracking down on cheap products sold out of China, expanding a push to reduce U.S. dependence on...

Top AI business leaders meet with Biden administration to discuss the emerging industry's needs

WASHINGTON -- Top Biden administration officials on Thursday discussed the future of artificial intelligence at a meeting with a group of executives from...

Wholesale inflation mostly cooled last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing

WASHINGTON -- U.S. wholesale price increases mostly slowed last month, the latest evidence that inflation pressures are cooling enough for the Federal Reserve...

Stock market today: Wall Street tries to extend gains, claw back more of last week's losses

Wall Street inched higher before the bell Thursday as markets try to extend this week's gains in hopes of clawing back more of...

Stock market today: Global benchmarks mostly dip after Wall Street's mixed finish

TOKYO -- Global shares traded mostly lower Wednesday after Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish. France's CAC 40 added 0.3% in early...