Politics Apr 15

Two prosecutors and an investigator from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office were turned away on Tuesday by a building contractor and referred to Fed attorneys, according to someone familiar with the visit.

Economy Apr 14

The Iran war has stalled the world's economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.

Economy Apr 14

The surge in prices complicates the work of the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve, who have faced intense pressure from President Donald Trump to lower their benchmark interest rate. But some Fed policymakers are inclined to raise rates instead,…

Economy Apr 10

The U.S. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday in an attempt to overturn the temporary tariffs President Donald Trump turned to after the Supreme Court in February struck down his preferred…

Economy Apr 03

The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring marked a rebound from the loss of 133,000 jobs in February. The job gains were about three times what economists had forecast.

Economy Mar 13

Layoffs fell slightly and the number of Americans quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects — slipped modestly.

Economy Mar 13

Growth in gross domestic product — the nation's output of goods and services — was down sharply from 4.4% in last year's third quarter and 3.8% in the second.

World Mar 10

Much of the pain is being caused by an effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of the world's oil.

Economy Mar 06

The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring deteriorated from January, when companies, nonprofits and government agencies added 126,000 jobs.

Politics Mar 05

Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.