Economy Sep 25

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday, but economists will also be watching for a signal that another hike is likely before the end of the year.

Politics Sep 17

The tariffs will start at 10 percent, beginning Monday of next week, and then rise to 25 percent on Jan. 1.

Economy Aug 30

U.S. consumer spending rose a solid 0.4 percent in July, the sixth straight month of healthy gains.

Economy Jul 27

The U.S. economy surged in the April-June quarter to an annual growth rate of 4.1 percent. That's the fastest pace since 2014, driven by consumers who spent their tax cuts and exporters who rushed to get their products delivered ahead…

Economy Jul 12

WASHINGTON — The federal government recorded a $74.9 billion deficit in June, a month when the government often runs a surplus, as corporate taxes dropped sharply compared to a year ago.

Politics May 22

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified before the Senate panel this morning. Watch his remarks here.

Politics May 21

President Donald Trump on Monday hailed his administration's temporary truce with China on trade, even as his Treasury secretary and China struck a note of caution on the latest agreement.

Politics May 20

The United States and China have agreed to take measures to "substantially reduce" America's massive trade deficit with China.

World Apr 21

The United States is resisting pressure to back off President Trump's America First trade policy at a meeting of global finance leaders worried about the threat of a damaging trade war.

Economy Mar 21

These steps show confidence that the economy remains sturdy nearly nine years after the Great Recession ended, officials said.