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Trump warns US at risk if court ends his tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will be rendered “defenseless” and possibly “reduced to almost Third World status” if the Supreme Court strikes down the tariffs he imposed this year on nearly every country on earth. The justices sounded skeptical during oral arguments Wednesday of his sweeping claims of authority to […]
US Steel details plans to invest $11B by 2028
U.S. Steel and new owner Nippon Steel unveiled an $11 billion plan to modernize facilities and boost efficiency, aiming to protect 100,000 U.S. jobs.
Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs
Conservative justices raised doubts about President Trump’s broad use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, a key test of executive authority.
Amazon hoists Wall Street toward another winning week and month
Amazon shares surged 11%, lifting the S&P 500 closer to a record high as Wall Street capped its sixth straight winning month.
US home turnover rate hits lowest level in 30 years
Only 28 of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed hands this year, marking the lowest turnover rate since the 1990s amid a sluggish job market.
Fed cuts key rate again to support slowing economy
The Federal Reserve lowered its key rate to 3.9%, its second cut this year, aiming to boost hiring as inflation remains elevated.
Fed expected to cut interest rate again Wednesday
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its key rate Wednesday, likely followed by another in December to support U.S. hiring.
US home sales accelerated in September to their fastest pace since February as mortgage rates eased
Existing U.S. home sales rose 1.5% in September as lower mortgage rates and more listings boosted buyer activity.
Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a year
The average 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 6.19%, its lowest since October 2024, as inflation and Fed policy ease pressure.
US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month
U.S. inflation hit 3% in September, led by higher gas and beef prices, as tariffs and rent costs shaped a mixed economic outlook.
US, Australia sign critical-minerals agreement to counter China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent’s rich rare-earth resources when China is imposing tougher rules on exporting its own critical minerals abroad. The two leaders described the agreement as an $8.5 billion deal between the […]
US stocks drop on worries about banks
U.S. stocks fell Thursday as bank worries deepened. The S&P 500 lost 0.6%, led by drops in Zions and Western Alliance.
