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…
China responds to Trump’s tariff move with its own trade probes
BEIJING (AP) — China launched two investigations into U.S. trade practices on Friday, signaling its resolve to push…
The US economy stumbled as 2025 came to a close, new data shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The highly resilient U.S. economy was already showing signs of strain even before the launch…
US economy hits the brakes as GDP slows to 1.4% in fourth quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. economic growth slowed in the final three months of last year, dragged down by…
China orders tariffs of up to 42.7% on European dairy products
HONG KONG (AP) — China will impose up to 42.7% of provisional tariffs on dairy products including milk…
Agreement between Trump and Xi turns back the clock
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Three-digit tariffs are off the table, but import duties on each other are…
China bans dealings with 5 US subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s Commerce Ministry said Tuesday it was banning dealings by Chinese companies with five…
JD Vance defends Trump’s tariff threat on China
BEIJING (AP) — China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100%…
Q&A: Can Trump hold a mid-decade census?
President Donald Trump on Thursday instructed the Commerce Department to have the Census Bureau start work on a…
A key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump’s tariffs lifted goods prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher last month in a sign that President…
US retail sales bounce around in a whipsaw trade environment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers picked up their spending in June after an earlier pullback, despite anxiety over tariffs…