US weekly jobless claims increased amid government shutdown, economists estimate
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased again last week, economists estimated on Thursday, hinting at some early layoffs of contractors...
U.S. consumer confidence declines again as Americans worry about inflation, job market
U.S. consumer confidence declined again in September as Americans’ pessimism over inflation and the weakening job market continued to grow. READ MORE: Fed’s favored inflation gauge...
Donald Trump lands in UK for second state visit as protesters gather in Windsor
US president arrives on Tuesday ahead of a lavish programme, as Sadiq Khan calls for UK leaders not to shy away from ‘being critical’ Donald...
Parties agree that violence is a problem, but clash over the cause
The assassination of Charlie Kirk has united the parties in a sense of dread that the country has arrived at a dangerous place. How it got here,...
EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America
The United States and European Union have agreed a trade deal, ending a months-long standoff between two of the world's biggest economic partners. After make-or-break...
US consumer prices rise in June as tariff pass-through begins
U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in five months in June amid higher costs for some goods, suggesting tariffs were starting to have an...
Here’s how Trump’s tariffs could be impacting prices for US consumers
US inflation heated back up in June, rising to its highest level in four months, as price increases — including those from tariffs — packed a bigger punch....
Republican Senate tax bill would add $3.3 trillion to the US debt load, CBO says
The changes made to President Donald Trump’s big tax bill in the Senate would pile trillions onto the nation’s debt load while resulting in even steeper losses...
US Senate Republicans change Trump tax-cut bill, setting conflict with House
U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled proposed changes to President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill that would make some business-related tax breaks permanent while...