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US budget deficit soars in 2019 to just under $1 tn, highest since 2012: Treasury
America’s budget deficit soared to nearly $1 trillion in the 2019 fiscal year as government borrowing swelled, the US Treasury announced Friday. ... Economy -
US Fed unveils new steps to boost liquidity, manage rates
The Federal Reserve on Friday announced a new program to boost liquidity in the US financial plumbing and allow the central bank to better manage ... Economy -
Nikkei hit by Wall Street sell-offs amid worries over US economy
Tokyo's key Nikkei index plunged more than two percent on Friday, hit by a surge in the yen and sell-offs on Wall Street amid worries over the US ... Financial Markets -
A year after Trump's deal, Carrier workers lose jobs
After 5 years working at a furnace factory in Indianapolis, Renee along with over 200 of her colleagues are being laid off. Renee Elliott, former ... Economy -
Obama and Federal Reserve chief talk Wall Street reform
Obama met with Yellen in the Oval Office "as part of an ongoing dialogue on the state of the economy" Economy -
Trump's prediction of ‘massive recession’ puzzles economists
The billionaire businessman said a combination of high unemployment and an overvalued stock market had set the stage for another economic slump Economy -
U.S. billionaire disagrees with U.S. presidential hopefuls on economy
In his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Buffett didn’t name specific candidates or issues Economy -
U.S. economy adds 215,000 jobs in July
Hiring has remained robust even though the economy’s overall growth rate has been subpar Economy -
Gold struggles near multi-year low as Fed remarks buoy dollar
Gold slipped toward a 5-1/2-year low as the dollar strengthened after comments from a Federal Reserve Economy -
Obama proposes closing tax loopholes on the wealthiest
In a fact sheet, the White House argued the U.S. "tax code is unfair, allowing the rich to play by different rules." Economy -
Oil halts 4-day drop, U.S. stockpile data supports
Data showing the U.S. economy remained resilient amid slowing global growth Energy -
Oil prices climb on tensions over Ukraine
Analysts noted that new U.S. sanctions targeted a leading Russian independent commodity trading company in the oil and energy markets Energy -
Gold price hits 3.5 month high on U.S. growth fears
Gold is up 10 percent this year after a 28 percent drop in 2013, while silver has gained 12 percent Financial Markets -
Gold steady, but set for biggest annual loss in three decades
Measures taken by global central banks to support the economy prompted gold’s near 30 percent drop in 2013 Economy -
‘No on-off switch’ to Iran sanctions, cautions U.S. expert
Juan Zarafe was the first ever assistant secretary of the treasury for terrorist financing and financial crimes Economy -
Turkey’s lira sinks to record low on corruption row, Fed
The Turkish central bank said it may sell 10 times the amount previously announced at its forex auctions Economy -
Fed faces tough call on stimulus as U.S. economy strengthens
Growth in jobs convinced a number of economists that the Fed can trim its $58bn monthly bond purchases Economy -
Brent oil above $108 on Libya ports restart, Fed meeting
Economic data from the U.S. heightened speculation that the Fed may decrease its bond purchases as early as next week Energy -
Mideast funds more cautious on equities, says survey
Results of the survey appear to reflect the approach of monetary policy tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve Financial Markets -
Obama signs bill ending shutdown, averting U.S. debt default
President Barack Obama signed a bill early Thursday that ends the U.S. government shutdown and extends the country's borrowing authority, following a ... World News -
U.S. Senate reaches fiscal deal to end government shutdown
U.S. Republican and Democratic leaders announced a bipartisan deal on Wednesday to end a government shutdown and raise the country's debt limit. The ... Economy -
The U.S. shutdown: all you need to know about the govt. impasse
As of Oct. 1, 2013, the U.S. government began to shut down due to the absence of an agreed funding bill by the Senate and the House. If you call up ... Economy -
India’s rupee skids to new record low against dollar
India’s rupee tumbled to a new record low against the dollar on Thursday as uncertainty about the future of the US stimulus program added to ... Economy -
Gold adds to strong monthly gains, stimulus outlook eyed
Gold gained on Wednesday as the metal’s strong performance in July prompted some month-end buying from funds, as traders awaited further clarity ... Financial Markets -
Turkish deputy PM signals possible change to growth target
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan said on Wednesday it should be “no surprise” if the government revises down its growth ... Economy -
Gold climbs after record quarterly drop as equities ease
Gold edged higher on Monday during trading in Singapore after clocking its biggest quarterly fall ever, helped by comments from a U.S. Federal Reserve ... Economy -
Gold posts worst quarter on record despite rally Friday
Gold surged more than two percent on Friday on end-of-quarter short-covering, but bullion still posted its largest quarterly loss in at least 45 years ... Financial Markets -
Gold prices near 3-year low on strong U.S. economic data
Gold fell to its lowest in nearly three years on Wednesday, pressured by strong U.S. economic data that boosted stock markets and supported the U.S. ... Economy -
Oil prices tumble on Fed stimulus signal
Oil prices slumped on Thursday, mirroring the direction of stock markets and gold prices, a day after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled ... Energy -
Gold prices hit 2-month low on U.S. Fed stimulus outlook
Gold fell for a fourth straight session on Thursday to its lowest level since a 15 percent plunge in mid-April, after the U.S. Federal Reserve ... Financial Markets