Inflation data threatened by government hiring freeze as tariffs loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Labor Department has cut back on the inflation data it collects because of the…
Inflation slides to 1.9% in Europe, as worries shift from prices to Trump and tariffs
FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro fell to 1.9% in May from…
Dollar General posts record sales as bargain stores attract more people anxious about the economy
Dollar General set a quarterly sales record of $10.44 billion and upgraded its annual profit and sales outlook…
India’s GDP Show: From yawn to yay, but hold the confetti
The publication of GDP estimates is usually a tame affair. Apart from the relatively small group of economists,…
Spike in steel tariffs could imperil Trump promise of lower grocery prices
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum could hit Americans…
Stocks slip on Wall Street at the end of a winning month
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is giving back some of its winning week and month on Friday…
Global market rally loses steam amid tariff uncertainty
NEW YORK (AP) — A big rally for stocks that began in Asia on Thursday lost steam after…
South Korea’s central bank cuts borrowing costs to nurse the sluggish economy
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s central bank cut its key interest rate and sharply lowered its growth…
Europe saw stronger growth at start of year, but Trump’s tariffs have darkened outlook
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s economy grew more strongly in the first three months of the year, only…
European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate on Thursday to boost an…
Stocks slump after Trump tariff threats for EU and Apple
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell Friday after President Donald Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the European…
Trump says US Steel will keep HQ in Pittsburgh in a sign he’ll approve bid by Japan-based Nippon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that U.S. Steel will keep its headquarters in Pittsburgh as…