Politics Apr 15 After Trump tweet, Mnuchin says Fed independence is important globally Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin was asked about President Donald Trump's tweet Sunday that if the Fed had done its job properly, the stock market would be 5,000 to 10,000 points higher and overall growth would have been "well over" 4…
Economy Apr 11 IMF official warns global economy facing various threats IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said that while her agency is forecasting a rebound in growth next year that forecast is "subject to downside risks."…
Economy Apr 02 IMF chief says global economy is at a ‘delicate moment’ Christine Lagarde said the IMF does not forecast a recession in its updated economic outlook to be released next week, but she called the current situation "precarious."…
Economy Mar 22 Trump nominates economic analyst Stephen Moore to Federal Reserve Moore served as an economic adviser to Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign, helping to draft his tax cut plan.
Economy Mar 20 WATCH: Federal Reserve foresees no interest rate hikes in 2019 The Fed is all but sure to keep its key short-term rate — which can influence mortgages and credit cards — below 2.5 percent.
Politics Mar 05 U.S. budget deficit up 77 percent so far this budget year The higher deficit reflected greater spending in areas such as Social Security, defense and interest payments on the national debt. Meanwhile, the government collected lower taxes from individuals and corporations, reflecting the impact of the $1.5 trillion tax cut President…
Economy Mar 01 Consumer spending falls sharply in December U.S. consumer spending tumbled 0.5 percent in December, the biggest decline in nine years.
Economy Feb 28 Economic growth lagged in late 2018, government says The government cited slower consumer spending as the biggest factor in the slowdown.
Economy Feb 25 Former Fed chair Yellen critical of Trump’s grasp of economic policy Former Fed chair Janet Yellen said President Donald Trump has made various inaccurate remarks about the Fed. The comments marked Yellen's most pointed criticism of Trump since he decided not to nominate her for a second term as Fed leader.
Economy Feb 22 Federal Reserve says it will be ‘patient’ on interest rate hikes The Fed's semi-annual report to Congress on monetary policy cites a range of risks to the economy that have developed over the last six months, as well as continued muted inflation as reasons to slow further hikes.