Trump’s steel tariffs could trigger broader trade war as EU threatens ‘proportionate countermeasures’
Ursula von der Leyen (CDU, r), President of the European Commission, stands in the plenary chamber of the European Parliament.Philipp…
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Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats
PORTSMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 28: The container ship Vung Tau Express sails loaded with shipping containers close to the…
Consumer inflation fears spike in February as tariff worries hit sentiment
People shop at a Whole Foods store on Feb. 3, 2025 in New York City.Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesConsumers…
Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force
Jobseekers talk to recruiters during the New York Public Library’s annual Bronx Job Fair & Expo at the Bronx Library…
Minneapolis Fed’s Kashkari expects lower interest rates later this year
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Friday he expects to see interest rates lower this year if the economic…
Here’s where the jobs are for January 2025 — in one chart
Getty ImagesHealth care was a bright spot once again for the U.S. economy in January, even as overall job growth…
U.S. economy added just 143,000 jobs in January but unemployment rate fell to 4%
Job creation was lower than expected in January, though the unemployment rate edged down and worker wages rose sharply, the…
Some Census Bureau data now appears to be unavailable to the public
Many databases from the U.S. Census Bureau appeared to be unavailable to the public on Thursday, with users being told…
The big January jobs report comes out Friday. Here’s what to expect
A hiring sign is posted on the door of a Taco Bell in Alexandria, Virginia, on Aug. 22, 2024.Anna Rose…
Bank of England’s Bailey says UK can’t avoid U.S. tariff impact — even if it’s not in the direct firing line
Even if the U.K. is not the “direct recipient” of potential tariffs imposed by the U.S., “it will have an…
Fed officials are raising concerns about the impact Trump’s tariffs could have on inflation
Austan Goolsbee speaking at Jackson Hole on August 23, 2024. David A. Grogan | CNBCFederal Reserve officials take great pains not…
Private payrolls expanded by 183,000 in January, topping expectations, ADP says
Private sector companies added more jobs than expected in January, furthering the case for a stable labor market that allows…
Fed Vice Chair Jefferson advocates remaining cautious on rates as policy drama unfolds
Philip Jefferson speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Feb.…
The Fed could find itself in a policy Catch-22 if tariffs spike inflation and slow growth
Flags outside the Fairmont Royal York in downtown Toronto, Feb. 3, 2025. Andrew Francis Wallace | Toronto Star | Getty ImagesA…
China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on select U.S. imports starting Feb. 10
China unveiled a series of retaliatory measures against the U.S. on Tuesday, shortly after U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods took…
In a switch, Trump approves of the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House…
Why more retirement-age Americans keep working
Getty ImagesWhen it came time for Diane Wetherington to consider retirement, reality quickly set in.The 72-year-old debated devoting her time…
Key Fed measure shows core inflation at 2.8%, in line with expectations
Inflation closed out 2024 on a strong note, as a price gauge the Federal Reserve focuses on came in well…
Germany’s inflation steady at 2.8% in January ahead of February election
Customers waiting at the checkout in a supermarket.Markus Scholz | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesGerman inflation was unchanged year-on-year at…
GDP grew at a 2.3% pace in the fourth quarter, less than expected
U.S. economic growth slowed a bit more than expected in the final three months of 2024, the Commerce Department reported…
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