Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump’s pressure

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump made an unusual visit to the central bank, calling for a rate cut.The central bank has defied Trump’s public criticism for months, adopting a wait-and-see approach as... Read More.
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What’s in Trump’s trade agreement with Japan?

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with Japan on Tuesday, making it the largest U.S. trade partner to broker an accord as the White House threatens to impose tariffs on dozens of countries within days.Before the deal, Japan faced the prospect... Read More.
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What to know about Trump’s shifting tariff deadline

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday will sign an executive order delaying steep levies on dozens of countries that were set to take effect on Wednesday, the White House said.Trump's so-called reciprocal tariffs will now take effect on Aug. 1, White... Read More.

Hiring surged in June, defying concern about Trump’s tariffs

(NEW YORK) -- Hiring surged in June as businesses navigated uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's tariffs, federal government data on Thursday showed. The reading exceeded economists' expectations.The U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That... Read More.
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