WORLD BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Asian stocks retreat as U.S. political tumult adds to growth worry

Asian stock markets retreated again on Wednesday, extending a rout that began last week as U.S. political uncertainty exacerbated worries…

Trump, Democrats spar over shutdown with no deal in sight

President Donald Trump and top Democrats in Congress sparred over the partial shutdown of the U.S. government on Monday, with…

U.S. Regulators Tell Mnuchin Nothing Is Out of Ordinary in Markets

Top U.S. financial regulators assured Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday that markets are functioning normally, according to a person…

Top Trump aide says government shutdown may go into New Year

U.S. President Donald Trump’s budget director and chief of staff on Sunday said the partial U.S. government shutdown could continue…

Trump blasts Fed again as ‘only problem’ in U.S. economy

President Donald Trump blasted the Federal Reserve on Monday, describing it as the “only problem” for the U.S. economy, as…

Trump threatens ‘very long’ government shutdown

 U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a “very long” government shutdown just hours ahead of a midnight deadline, calling…