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Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikes
Retail sales rose 0.6% in August, boosted by back-to-school shopping, despite tariffs beginning to raise prices and pressure the job market.
U.S., China reach framework deal on TikTok ownership
The U.S. and China reached a framework deal to shift TikTok to U.S. ownership, with Trump and Xi set to discuss final terms Friday.
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfares rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars. Consumer prices increased 2.9% in August from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday, up from 2.7% the previous month and the biggest increase since January. Excluding […]
Trump administration appeals ruling blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Gov. Cook
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump‘s administration on Wednesday appealed a ruling blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook as he seeks more control over the traditionally independent board. The notice of appeal came hours after U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb handed down the ruling. The White House has insisted Trump, a Republican, has the right […]
Trump cancels $679M in funding for offshore wind projects
The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S. offshore wind industry.
Trump ends duty-free rule for imports under $800
Imports under $800 no longer enter duty-free after Trump order, forcing new taxes on small parcels and disrupting global shipping services.
Key US inflation gauge holds mostly steady though core inflation ticks higher
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge held at 2.6% in July, though core inflation ticked up, keeping rates steady despite Trump’s tariffs.
Trump says he’s firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for central bank control
Trump moved to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing fraud claims. Cook rejected the move, saying the president has no authority to remove her.
Powell signals possible Fed rate cut, faces Trump pressure
Powell signals Fed could cut rates by September, balancing inflation and growth risks amid Trump pressure.
Trump says Intel agreed to give US a stake in its company
Trump says Intel agreed to give the U.S. a 10% stake after meeting with CEO Lip Bu Tan, days after he urged Tan to resign over China ties.
Powell to give his last Jackson Hole speech under watchful gaze of Wall Street and the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just three weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke to reporters after the central bank had kept its key interest rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting and said the job market was “solid.” His assessment was important because if the job market is healthy, there is less need for the Fed to […]
Trump to put additional 25% import taxes on India, bringing combined tariffs to 50%
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to place an additional 25% tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the combined tariffs imposed by the United States on its ally to 50%. The tariffs would go into effect 21 days after the signing of the order, meaning that both India and Russia might have time […]
