US tariffs on Chinese imports could help push inflation closer to 2%, Fed's Daly says
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly foresees President Trump’s tariff on Chinese goods impacting the U.S. inflation rate.
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Pelosi's infrastructure 'sabotage': Blessing in disguise for Trump?
While of course our crumbling roads and bridges need repair and upgrades, how can America afford a $2T infrastructure package?
Markets Right Now: Stocks tumble on trade fears; oil down 5%
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Summer gas prices: What to expect at the pump
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The Latest: China tariffs to cost average US household $831
The Latest on trade tensions between the United States and China (all times local): 6:10 p.m. China's foreign ministry says the country is open to resuming trade talks with the U.S., but sincerity and mutual respect are needed.
US new-home sales slumped 6.9% in April; sales of homes deemed affordable for middle class source of decline
US new-home sales slumped 6.9% in April; sales of homes deemed affordable for middle class source of decline.
European Central Bank more concerned about growth rebound
Top officials at the European Central Bank at their last meeting held on to their hopes for a return to stronger economic growth in the second half of the year even as they underlined their readiness to deploy more stimulus if needed.
Trump rolls out second aid package for farmers worth $16B amid US-China trade war
China is the biggest buyer of U.S. soybeans, importing more than $12.4 billion worth of the oil seed in 2017.
China has more weapons in US tariff war - but do they work?
Looking for ways to hit back at Washington as a tariff fight escalates, President Xi Jinping and his economy czar visited a Chinese factory that processes rare earths — exotic minerals used in electric cars, mobile phones and other technology.
World shares sink as US-China spat takes center stage
Asian markets were broadly lower on Thursday as traders focused on tensions between the U.S. and China and braced for the impact of their tariff hikes.
German business climate down, as economy lacks momentum
A closely watched index of German business optimism has fallen for the second month in a row as the mood among company managers in Europe's largest economy weakened further.
Official says Pakistan to get Saudi oil on credit as of July
A Pakistani official says the much-anticipated Saudi oil will start flowing to Islamabad as of July, with payments deferred for three years.
Retailers, shoppers could feel more pain if tariffs spread
An escalating trade war between the U.S. and China could mean higher prices on a broad array of products from toys to clothing.
Asian shares slip as US-China spat takes center stage
Banks and retailers pushed the market broadly lower in morning trading on Wall Street Wednesday.
Brazil's Natura announces purchase of Avon Products
The Brazilian cosmetics maker Natura has announced that it is buying Avon Products in an all-stock deal.
Ski resort leaders, businessman indicted on fraud charges
The former owner and former president of a Vermont ski resort accused in a multimillion-dollar fraud case have been indicted on multiple federal charges over a failed plan to build a biotech facility using foreign investors' money.
Target's online game is on target
An aggressive campaign at Target to let customers do more online is paying off.
Business Highlights
___ US stocks fall on mixed earnings, trade tensions; oil slumps U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, weighed down by mixed corporate earnings from big retailers and uncertainty over the trade spat between the U.S. and China.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks ended lower on Wall Street Wednesday, weighed down by mixed corporate earnings from big retailers and uncertainty over the trade dispute between the U.S. and China.














