U.S. budget deficit widens to $666 billion in FY2016/17
The U.S. budget deficit widened to $666 billion for the financial year 2016/2017 as record spending more than…
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Obamacare whiplash leaves states, insurers with dueling price plans
U.S. President Donald Trump’s reversals in the past week on maintaining Obamacare subsidies to insurers are sowing…
Trump administration considers pausing U.S. refugee family reunification program
U.S. President Trump’s administration has drafted a plan to pause a programme that allows family members join…
Stocks hit record highs; tax plan hopes fuel optimism
Wall Street hit record closing highs on Friday and the S&P 500 posted a sixth week of gains after the U.S.…
Trump considers Fed’s Powell, economist Taylor to lead central bank
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering nominating Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell and Stanford…
Gold prices drop as hopes of U.S. tax reform boost riskier assets
Gold prices fell on Friday after the Senate approved a budget blueprint that paves the way for tax cuts, causing…
Khamenei says Iran will ‘shred’ nuclear deal if U.S. quits it
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday Tehran would stick to its 2015 nuclear accord with…
Trump tells Tsipras: US may boost investments in Greece, a key NATO ally
The flow of U.S. investment to Greece is taking on a new urgency as President Donald Trump looks to shore up…
Gold prices inch up from one-week low
Gold prices inched up on Wednesday from a one-week low with the dollar holding steady, but speculation that…
Dollar holds upper hand as market ponders Fed choice
Dollar prices held an upper hand against other major currencies on Wednesday as investors weigh the possibility…
