Hiring in the US slows, though a 139,000 jobs added in May
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty…
US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production
The U.S. government said Monday it is immediately placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after…
Rubio faces tough conversations about Ukraine and tariffs at ASEAN meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart will meet Thursday…
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against Bolsonaro
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its…
Wall Street gains push Nasdaq to another record
A rally in big tech stocks led the broader market to a higher close Wednesday, lifting the Nasdaq…
Trump bets on a different reaction to new tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump last rolled out tariffs this high, financial markets quaked, consumer confidence…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels attack another ship in the Red Sea, killing 3
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in…
Markets shrug off new US tariff pressure in mixed trading
NEW YORK (AP) — THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. Wall Street was…
Amazon doubles Prime Day to a four-day event
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is extending its annual Prime Day sales and offering new membership perks to…
Wall Street slips as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
U.S. stocks are lower in morning trading Monday as the Trump administration steps up pressure on trading partners…