EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect
SAO PAULO (AP) — The long-awaited trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union took…
U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown; Iran war clouds outlook
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace…
A key inflation gauge jumps in March as Iran war-driven gas prices squeeze budgets
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that…
Powell to remain on the Fed board after chair term ends, blocking a Trump pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve…
US stocks drift in mixed trading as oil prices keep spurting higher
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is drifting in mixed trading Wednesday as the countdown ticks…
Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump promptly rolled…
Carney announces creation of Canadian sovereign wealth fund
TORONTO (AP) — Canada is developing a government-owned investment fund, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday. Carney said…
Asian shares are mixed and oil gains more than $1 as Iran talks remain in flux
Shares were mixed in Asia and Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index hit a fresh record Monday after U.S. stocks…
Justice Department ends criminal investigation of Fed chair Powell
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a…
Canada’s Prime Minister Carney says US won’t dictate trade deal terms
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada ‘s Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that Washington doesn’t get to…
Cuba confirms meeting with US officials and says energy blockade is a top priority
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government on Monday confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the…
Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh faces Senate committee hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Warsh is taking another step toward his decade-long goal of winning the top job…