World Sep 12 Russia cuts interest rate to 17% as wartime economy slows while deficit grows The bank’s inflation warnings in its policy statements underlined the stresses in the Kremlin’s wartime economy.
Economy Aug 21 The U.S. and EU release a bare-bones account of their trade deal, but it’s a work in progress Officials have left blank key areas such as wine and spirits as well as steel. And they've indicated that talks will continue on those and a slew of other important sectors.
Politics May 26 EU trade negotiator says he’s had ‘good calls’ with U.S. after Trump extends tariff deadline The European Union's chief trade negotiator said Monday the EU was “fully committed” to reaching a trade deal by a July 9 deadline, after Trump agreed to delay his threatened 50% tariff — or import tax — on European goods.
World May 21 World’s supply of clean energy minerals is concentrated in fewer countries, report says The world's sources of critical minerals are increasingly concentrated in just a few countries, most notably China, leaving the global economy vulnerable to supply cutoffs that could disrupt industry and hit consumers with higher prices, a report said Wednesday.
Politics May 12 U.S. and China reach temporary deal to reduce sky-high tariffs for 90 days, plan more talks Stock markets rose sharply as the globe's two major economic powers took a step back from a clash that has unsettled the global economy.
World Apr 07 Nations debate response to U.S. trade war as global markets roiled China struck a note of confidence even as markets in Hong Kong and Shanghai tumbled.
Nation Apr 07 Wall Street follows global markets with sharp declines as Trump doubles down on tariffs The Dow earlier fell as many as 1,700 points following even worse losses worldwide on worries that Trump's tariffs could torpedo the global economy.
World Apr 03 Calls for global trade talks from countries around the globe as Trump tariffs cause worry The measured responses from key trading partners highlighted a lack of appetite for an outright trade war.
World Mar 27 Europe criticizes Trump auto tariffs, warning of economic threat to both continents The auto tariffs will be felt sharply in Europe, for whom the U.S. is the biggest export market for an industry that supports nearly 14 million jobs.
World Mar 12 Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs meet swift retaliation from Canada and the EU Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new taxes on U.S products from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.