Economy Apr 18 U.S. unemployment benefit claims drop to lowest level since ’69 The Labor Department says claims for jobless aid fell by 5,000 last week to 192,000, the lowest since September 1969.
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."…
World Feb 22 WATCH: Trump says U.S. and China ‘making a lot of progress’ in trade talks U.S. and Chinese negotiators agreed Friday to extend high-level trade talks through the weekend, and President Donald Trump said he hoped to meet next month at his Florida resort with President Xi Jinping to try to finalize an agreement.
Economy Feb 22 U.S.-China trade talks resume as deadline nears The talks are aimed at resolving a trade dispute that has escalated uncertainty for corporations, unsettled investors and posed a threat to the global economy.
Economy Feb 05 Why soybeans have outsized importance in U.S. trade talks Soybeans, which account for less than 1 percent of U.S. exports, seem to be punching above their weight in U.S. trade policy.
Economy Jan 21 IMF predicts global economic growth to slow amid trade tensions The International Monetary Fund expects 3.5 percent global growth this year, down from 3.7 percent in 2018.
Economy Jan 10 No clear path for U.S.-China trade dispute as round of talks ends China's Ministry of Commerce said the two sides will "maintain close contact" as they try to come to an agreement before a 90-day truce ends.
World Dec 11 Canadian judge grants bail to Chinese executive facing extradition to U.S. A British Columbia justice granted bail of $7.5 million to Meng Wanzhou, CFO of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, but required her to wear an ankle bracelet, surrender her passports, stay in Vancouver.
Economy Dec 06 Record imports push U.S. trade deficit to $55.5 billion The gap between the United States sells and what it buys from foreign countries in October marked the fifth straight increase and highest since 2008.
Economy Dec 03 U.S., China agreement buys time in trade war The agreement between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping bought the two leaders at least 90 days to try to resolve a host of complicated issues.