Economic News
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Trump shattered Canada’s old US relationship. Carney is building a new one in Europe
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is moving to reduce his country's dependence on the United States as President Donald Trump applies tariffs and other economic pressure to the U.S. longtime ally
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Young people in Morocco split over whether politics can deliver change as election draws near
In Morocco's election race, a rural funeral has become an unexpected campaign stop for candidates aiming to engage disenchanted young voters
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Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth
President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve after it hiked its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, but the Fed matters less than broader economic trends when it comes to longer-term borrowing costs, economists say
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Trump used to slam China. Here's why he's now rolling out the red carpet for Xi
When Donald Trump ran for office a decade ago, he called China a menace to the U.S. economy
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In Chile, even beloved hot dogs feel the economic squeeze
Chileans are feeling the pinch as the cost of living rises, impacting even affordable foods like the completo, the country's version of the hot dog
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Fast food from the US and China catches on in both countries
China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs to Taiwan
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Wall Street week ahead: housing market, unemployment updates
Wall Street will get a key update this week on the U.S. housing market, along with an unemployment update
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America In Focus: Affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate, mortgage rate reaches nearly 7%
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly high inflation, and the central bank signaled another rate hike could occur later this year
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Bolivia approves $1.9 billion IMF deal, eliminates diesel subsidies
Bolivia’s conservative government has won congressional backing for an international loan and moved to end diesel subsidies, risking political backlash
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Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that
President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran has not led to the doomsday oil price spike many feared at the start of the war
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