America

US economy creates 223,000 new jobs in May

The US economy continued to create plentiful new jobs in May according to the country’s latest employment report, despite Donald…

Finally, US announces steel, aluminum tariffs on key allies

The US Friday announced the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Mexico, and Canada,…

US energy stocks revive Dow as fears over Italy’s political crisis subside

American stocks rallied on Wednesday, having taken a big hit earlier in the week as news of Italy's growing political…

US household debt hit all-time high of $13.2trn in Q1 2018

US household debt has set yet another record high as it reached $13.2 trillion in the first quarter of 2018,…

US trade deficit drops to 6-month low as exports hit record high

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in March, the lowest level in six months, as exports increased to a record…

Spiking costs to weigh on US building products coys’ margins, says Fitch

By Joel Eneogwe Rising input costs related to commodity and transportation price increases are likely to lead to lower gross…