Quebec election campaign opens with a focus on Trump
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — Quebec’s governing party launched its election campaign Thursday by naming an unusual adversary: U.S.…
US economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June. But consumer…
Trump considers changing Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as trade war with Canada heats up
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario…
China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom
HONG KONG — HONG KONG (AP) — China pushed back Tuesday against claims of overcapacity in the world’s…
America In Focus: New tariffs, soaring gas, mortgages and a down week for Wall Street
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity
WASHINGTON — American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache .…
America In Focus: Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time high
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
Most U.S. stocks climb toward the finish of a strong week, but drops for tech keep indexes mixed
NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks are rising Thursday after the latest update on the job market…
Europe’s leaders close ranks amid barbs and pressure from Trump
ROME (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have had an unintended consequence. After Trump…
Key inflation gauge surges to 3-year high, mortgage rates up
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
Warsh risks unnerving financial markets with less communication from the Fed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that…
Private Sector Faults N100,000 Minimum Wage Proposal
Members of the organised private sector have cautioned against expecting private sector employers to automatically match the N100,000…