UK stocks spooked by new Trump threat of fresh tariffs on China
The FTSE 100 fell sharply into the close on Friday as US President Donald Trump threatened China with…
Silver price hits decades high as gold rush eases
The price of silver topped $50 an ounce, rising to levels not seen in decades (Mark Makela) The…
Wall Street and FTSE rise as traders await Fed minutes and weigh up US economic slowdown warning
US stocks pushed higher on Wednesday as traders awaited the latest Federal Reserve minutes which could provide hints…
Jobs, travel, national parks – what impact will US shutdown have?
The US federal government has shut down after Republican and Democratic lawmakers failed to resolve a budget stand-off.…
Government shutdown: Health care remains an intractable issue in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats believe health care is an issue that resonates with a majority of Americans as…
Bond Traders Dare to Go Longer Before 4% Yield Disappears
(Bloomberg) — Bond investors have ridden a profitable playbook this year to score big wins on Federal Reserve…
Startups and the U.S. government: It’s getting complicated
Image Credits:Bryce Durbin/TechCrunch The tie between startups and the U.S. government have strengthened in recent years, a shift…
Reeves hints at tax rises as US shutdown leaves Fed flying blind
Politicians love a good portmanteau. They make for catchy soundbites and nifty headlines, and often slip quickly and…
How long will the government shutdown last? Here’s what history tells us
The US government has shut down for the first time in almost seven years as politicians hold firm…
How a government shutdown could impact your flight
A partial government shutdown could begin on Oct. 1, prompting concerns among travelers that their upcoming plans may…