Bank of America CEO warns 'bottlenecks have to get straightened out' to ensure continued economic growth
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan noted that his customers currently have more money in the bank and are spending more, but warned that supply chain issues, labor shortages and inflation could have an impact on economic growth.
Los Angeles councilman, former USC dean charged in alleged corruption scheme
A Los Angeles Councilman and a former dean at the University of Southern California were indicted Wednesday on federal corruption charges connected to a bribery scheme, authorities said.
Kudlow: Biden should thank companies, not snark at them
Larry Kudlow reports on labor shortages as the global supply chain nightmare continues.
'There will be things that people can't get,' at Christmas, White House warns
White House officials, scrambling to relieve global supply bottlenecks choking U.S. ports, highways and railways, warn Americans may face higher prices and some empty shelves this Christmas season.
Trump’s China trade deal is ‘starting point’ for Biden
The Biden administration wants to reshape former President Donald Trump’s historic phase one trade deal with China but acknowledged the former president laid the groundwork.
White House announces new trade regulations on China
The Biden admin is unveiling changes to trade policy with China aimed at forcing the country to follow through on commitments
US, EU deepen alliance to boost 'underpin' of global economies: semiconductors
The U.S. and European Union pledged Wednesday to deepen its alliance for the sake of advancing common priorities like artificial intelligence, trade challenges and the “underpin” to global economies: semiconductors.
Cherokee Nation reaches $75M settlement with drug companies
The Cherokee Nation and three opioid distributors reached a $75 million settlement to resolve opioid-related claims against the companies, the tribe and the companies announced Tuesday.
China wields new legal weapon to fight claims of intellectual property theft
Chinese technology giants have seized on a new legal tactic to fight claims of intellectual property theft, raising concerns in the U.S. that Beijing’s promises to strictly enforce patent and copyright laws will be undermined by Chinese courts.
Mike Rowe's 'How America Works' premieres on Fox Business, chronicling unsung workers in key trades
Television host Mike Rowe premiered his new program "How America Works" on Monday on Fox Business Network, opening another chapter in the connection he has forged with America's tradesmen and essential workers.
US panel votes to approve $1 billion for FTC privacy probes
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee voted on Tuesday to give the Federal Trade Commission $1 billion to set up a bureau dedicated to improving data security and privacy and fighting identity theft.
Pfizer sets race-based hiring goals in the name of fighting 'systemic racism,' 'gender equity challenges'
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has set explicit goals to fill a specific percentage of leadership positions with Black and Hispanic candidates by the year 2025 in the name of fighting "systemic racism."
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma opioid settlement OK'd by judge
A federal bankruptcy judge has signed off on OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's plan to settle billions in lawsuits over the opioid crisis.
Italy announces tighter entry requirements for US tourists
Countries around the world are putting restrictions on American travelers as the highly transmissible delta variant of the coronavirus continues to spread.
Biden still lacks FDA chief more than 7 months into presidency
Despite more than seven months in office, President Biden has still not gotten a permanent head of the Food and Drug Administration installed.
SEC chair warns cryptocurrency industry won't reach potential staying outside our laws
Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission Gary Gensler argued on Thursday that the cryptocurrency “field is not going to reach any of its potential if it tries to stay outside of our laws.”
Sackler family won't settle unless protected from Purdue OxyContin lawsuits, heir tells court
A member of the Sackler family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma says the billionaires will not agree to a settlement unless it includes liability protections for the heirs against waves of lawsuits over the opioid crisis.
ECB seen laying out plans in Q4 to end emergency asset purchases: Reuters poll
The European Central Bank is likely to announce long-awaited plans to reduce its pandemic-related asset purchases in the next quarter, according to a Reuters poll of economists, most of whom expected the programme to be wrapped up by the end of March.
POLL-New Zealand set to deliver Asia's first pandemic-era rate hike
New Zealand's central bank is expected this week to become the first in Asia-Pacific to raise interest rates since the pandemic began, amid concerns crisis-era stimulus is overheating the economy.
Business groups call on Biden to restart trade talks with China
Nearly three dozen of the nation’s most influential business groups — representing retailers, chip makers, farmers and others — are calling on the Biden administration to restart negotiations with China and cut tariffs on imports, saying they are a drag on the U.S. economy.



















