US economy

Hurricanes to slow US economy but rebound should follow

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will likely pack tough unpleasant effects for the U.S. economy as businesses have been disrupted, fuel…

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma damages could cost US economy $290 bn, AccuWeather says

Combined damages from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma could cost the U.S. economy as much as $290 billion, according to a…

U.S. jobless claims rise slightly as labour market tightens

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose less than expected last week, suggesting a further tightening in labour…

Fed policymakers grow more worried about weak inflation

Federal Reserve policymakers appeared increasingly wary about recent weak inflation and some called for halting interest rate hikes until it…

China warns against ‘trade war’ with US

China warned Monday that nobody would win in a "trade war" with the United States as President Donald Trump prepared…

Why is the US dollar falling?

The US dollar, long a symbol of American economic might, has fallen steadily this year. The value of the dollar…

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