California’s two-tier economy mirrors Great Britain’s ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ past | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
Forty years ago this month, I began a 9,000-mile tour of California, gathering data, conversations and observations about…
Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.3%, back to its lowest level in about a year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, returning to its lowest level in…
US buys Argentine pesos in deal with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States directly purchased Argentine pesos on Thursday and finalized a $20 billion currency…
Austria’s Budget Deficit One Billion Higher Than Expected – Vindobona.org
The Ministry of Finance informed the public and the EU about the revised budget forecast for 2025. The…
DC’s shutdown hasn’t stopped the stock market. Here’s what may
NEW YORK (AP) — If the U.S. government’s latest shutdown can’t stop the stock market, what can? Stock…
IMF Announces Appointment of Dan Katz as First Deputy Managing Director
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday announced the appointment of Dan Katz as its First Deputy Managing…
How US policy uncertainty is quietly dragging down European growth
A European Central Bank blog warns that US policy uncertainty is cutting euro-area loans and investment. Researchers said…
Nobel watchers are skeptical of Trump’s chances for Peace Prize win
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn added…
Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize before. Experts say he’s unlikely to win this year
STAVANGER, Norway — STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize…
Rubio says US and Mexico will strengthen security collaboration
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and the United States on Wednesday agreed during U.S. Secretary of State Marco…
Gold and silver prices skyrocket as the US government shuts down
NEW YORK (AP) — As uncertainty deepens amid the U.S. government’s first shutdown in almost seven years, the…
Japan’s lead trade negotiator defends tariffs deal with the US
TOKYO — Japan’s chief trade negotiator has defended a tariffs deal with the U.S., expressing respect for President…