Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into shouting matches
WASHINGTON (AP) — A hearing about oversight of the U.S. financial system devolved into insults several times Wednesday…
Trump administration invests in critical minerals to counter China
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is expected to unveil its grandest plan yet to rebuild supply chains…
The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher-income Americans and those with college degrees have ramped up their spending more quickly in…
Seeking shelter from Trump’s fury, U.S. trade partners reach deals with each other
WASHINGTON — Bullied and buffeted by President Donald Trump’s tariffs for the past year, America’s longstanding allies are…
Australia’s central bank raises interest rate to 3.85% after 3 cuts
MELBOURNE, Australia — MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate Tuesday by a…
Trump says he plans to lower tariffs on Indian to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India…
Rajdeep Sardesai Recalls 1994 Budget Coverage: ‘Excitement Since 1991 Has Never Really Gone’
On this India Today special, veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai reflects on the evolution of the Union Budget in…
US stocks fall while a break in gold fever sends metals prices screeching lower
NEW YORK (AP) — Financial markets are churning on Friday as investors try to figure out what President…
US mortgage rates rise for second week, still near 3-year low
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged up for the second week in a row, but remains just…
US stocks hold near their all-time high while the dollar’s value stabilizes
NEW YORK (AP) — Few ripples washed through Wall Street Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to hold…
Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three…
US consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans…