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June Jobs Numbers Rebound
Friday, July 05, 2019
U.S. employers added 224,000 new jobs in June. That's far more than many analysts were expecting and marks a rebound after a disappointing May.
Hiring Rebounds In June As Employers Add 224,000 Jobs
Friday, July 05, 2019
Job growth rebounded strongly last month as employers added 224,000 jobs. That followed a disappointing May when employers added just 72,000 jobs.
Trump Names 2 New Candidates For Federal Reserve Board
Wednesday, July 03, 2019
President Trump has picked two more candidates for the Federal Reserve Board. One, Judy Shelton, has some unconventional views on monetary policy.
Trump Administration Threatens Tariffs On $25 Billion Worth Of European Imports
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
President Trump called a truce in his trade war with China. But another tariff battle is brewing — this time with Europe. It could affect prices for imported cheese, olives and pasta.
After G-20 Summit, Trump Holds Talks With North Korea's Leader
Monday, July 01, 2019
President Trump is the first U.S. president to set foot in North Korea, and says the U.S. and North Korea will soon begin denuclearization talks. And, the U.S. and China will resume trade talks.
G20 Summit: Trump, Xi Agree To Renew Trade Talks
Saturday, June 29, 2019
President Trump is in South Korea Saturday to meet with President Moon Jae-in. But his Asia trip is also marked by a potential visit to the Demilitarized Zone and a ceasefire on tariffs with China.
U.S. And China Agree To Restart Trade Talks
Saturday, June 29, 2019
The U.S. will hold off another round of tariffs on Chinese goods. The two countries agreed to restart trade talks after President Trump and Chinese President Xi met during the G-20 summit in Japan.
Trump Holds Off On More China Tariffs; 2 Sides Agree To Restart Trade Talks
Saturday, June 29, 2019
President Trump said the two countries would "continue the negotiation." He said the U.S. would keep existing tariffs in place, but would not impose new tariffs on Chinese imports.
Trump Tweets An Invitation To North Korea's Kim — Meet In the DMZ?
Friday, June 28, 2019
President Trump is in Japan for the G-20 economic summit, but will head for South Korea on Saturday. He asked Kim Jong Un to shake hands in the demilitarized zone between the Koreas.
President Trump Meets With Russian President Vladimir Putin At G20 Summit
Friday, June 28, 2019
President Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin, among other world leaders, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan
Trump Tempers His Tone After Arriving At G-20 Summit In Osaka
Friday, June 28, 2019
President Trump highlighted the positive during a series of meetings at the G-20 summit in Japan. Setting aside complaints about unfair trade, the president cheered stronger ties with U.S. allies.
Trump Arrives In Japan For G20 Summit With All Eyes On His Trade Talk With China
Thursday, June 27, 2019
President Trump is in Osaka, Japan, for the G20 summit. There, he'll meet with leaders of the world's biggest economies and talk trade.
Deal Or No Deal? The Stakes Are High For Trump-Xi Trade Talks
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
President Trump is due to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this weekend, raising hopes the two leaders might call a truce in their trade war. The White House has downplayed expectations of a deal.
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged For Now, Cites Economic 'Uncertainties'
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
The Federal Reserve left rates alone, despite pressure from President Trump to pump more money into the economy. But the central bank signaled a willingness to cut rates in the future if needed.
From A Napkin To A White House Medal — The Path Of A Controversial Economic Idea
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Art Laffer received the Presidential Medal of Freedom Wednesday. For decades, Laffer has promoted the idea that tax cuts pay for themselves, against all evidence to the contrary.
U.S. Trade Office To Hold Hearings On Planned Tariffs On China
Monday, June 17, 2019
Starting Monday, the U.S. trade office holds 7 days of hearings on President Trump's plan to add new tariffs to imports from China. U.S. businesses will be able to speak out for or against the plan.
Trump Turns Trade Talks Into Spectator Sport
Thursday, June 13, 2019
President Trump plans to hold trade talks with his Chinese counterpart. The administration's rhetoric is not the kind of dry, technocratic language one usually associates with trade negotiations.
Iowa Residents Have Flooding And Trade On The Mind During Trump's Visit
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
President Trump is visiting Iowa on Tuesday. The swing state has been hard hit by natural disasters and man-made crises. Farmers have also taken a hit from the administration's trade policies.
Tariff Battle With Mexico Ends, But What About Trade War With China?
Monday, June 10, 2019
Questions remain about the deal between the Trump administration and the Mexican government that ended the threat of tariffs. But what could it signal about strategy for a U.S.-China trade agreement?
Why The Stock Market Went Up After The Labor Department Released Weak Jobs Report
Friday, June 07, 2019
The stock market shot up Friday after the government released a weaker than expected employment report. How is that possible? For an answer we turn our attention to the Federal Reserve.