US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits surged last week, suggesting that... Published 08 Jun, 2023 06:58pm
World US weekly jobless claims rise modestly; layoffs increase in May WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased modestly last week,... Published 01 Jun, 2023 07:02pm
World Biden, McCarthy looking to close US debt ceiling deal for two years WASHINGTON: The White House and congressional Republicans on Friday aim to put the final touches on a deal to raise... Published 26 May, 2023 05:46pm
World Fed’s Collins open to pausing rate hikes at June meeting NEW YORK: Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Thursday the time may be at hand for the U.S.... Published 25 May, 2023 09:03pm
World ‘Close call’ on US June rate hike or pause, says Fed’s Kashkari Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Monday it was a “close call” on whether he would vote to... Published 22 May, 2023 05:27pm
World US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell more than expected last week, with... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10pm
World G7 finance chiefs warn of global uncertainty as US debt crisis looms NIIGATA: Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) rich nations warned of heightening global economic uncertainty... Published 13 May, 2023 10:06am
World Yellen expects US regulators to be open to mergers among midsize banks NIIGATA: The current banking environment and pressures on earnings of some U.S. regional banks may lead to some... Published 13 May, 2023 10:00am
World Yellen hopeful of a solution to ‘more difficult’ debt ceiling showdown NIIGATA: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday called the showdown over raising the U.S. debt ceiling “more... Published 13 May, 2023 09:47am
World World Bank’s Malpass: risk of US default adds to woes facing slowing global economy NIIGATA: The risk of a US default is adding to problems facing the slowing global economy, with rising interest... Published 12 May, 2023 05:05pm
World Cost of insuring against US default rises to highest since 2009 LONDON: The cost of insuring against a US default rose to its highest since early 2009 on Thursday, in the latest... Published 11 May, 2023 02:16pm
World Fed’s Jefferson says economy slowing in ‘orderly’ manner WASHINGTON: The U.S. economy is slowing in an “orderly fashion” that should allow inflation to decline even as... Published 09 May, 2023 06:51pm
World US hiring shows surprise surge as unemployment falls WASHINGTON: Hiring in the United States picked up pace in April and unemployment returned to the lowest level in... Published 05 May, 2023 06:27pm
World US trade deficit falls in March on rise in exports WASHINGTON: The US trade gap narrowed in March as exports of goods including industrial supplies rose, according to... Published 04 May, 2023 06:23pm
World Fed begins rate talks that could herald end of hikes WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve kicked off a two-day meeting Tuesday morning to decide whether to raise its... Published 02 May, 2023 07:22pm
World US manufacturing sector contracts for sixth straight month in April WASHINGTON: US manufacturing pulled off a three-year low in April as new orders improved slightly and employment... Published 01 May, 2023 07:43pm
World US Fed’s favorite inflation gauge slows in March WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve’s favored measure of inflation slowed substantially last month, providing relief... Published 28 Apr, 2023 07:00pm
World US goods trade deficit narrows sharply in March; retail inventories rise WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit in goods narrowed sharply in March as exports surged and imports declined, which... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:32pm
World US home sales slowed in March WASHINGTON: Sales of existing homes in the United States slowed in March, the Commerce Department said Thursday,... Published 20 Apr, 2023 07:23pm
World US retail sales post steeper fall than expected: govt WASHINGTON: Retail sales in the United States slipped more than anticipated in March, according to government data... Published 14 Apr, 2023 06:39pm
World Top US Fed official says more monetary tightening needed WASHINGTON: The US should continue tightening monetary policy to bring down inflation while assessing the impact of... Published 14 Apr, 2023 06:37pm
World Fed rate hike in May still the odds-on bet The Federal Reserve is likely to raise its policy rate once more in May to a range of 5.00%-5.25%, according to... Published 12 Apr, 2023 09:40pm
World US weekly jobless claims fall; layoffs jump in March WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the picture of... Published 06 Apr, 2023 06:08pm
World US annual house price growth slows further in January WASHINGTON: U.S. single-family home prices moderated further on an annual basis in January, which together with... Published 28 Mar, 2023 08:20pm
World US weekly jobless claims edge lower WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits edged down last week, showing no... Published 23 Mar, 2023 06:24pm
World US import prices fall in February, post first annual drop since 2020 WASHINGTON: U.S. import prices fell in February as a decline in the cost of fuels offset increases in food, capital... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:49pm
World US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week,... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:15pm
World US consumer prices increase solidly in February WASHINGTON: US consumer prices increased in February amid sticky rental housing costs, but economists are divided on... Published 14 Mar, 2023 06:06pm
World US job cuts over Jan-Feb hit highest since 2009: report Layoffs by US companies over January and February touched the highest since 2009, with the tech sector accounting... Published 09 Mar, 2023 05:48pm
World US trade deficit widens slightly in January WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit widened in January on a pickup in imports, to mark the biggest gap in three months,... Published 08 Mar, 2023 07:54pm