Trump's steel tariffs could trigger broader trade war as EU threatens 'proportionate countermeasures'

Trump’s steel tariffs could trigger broader trade war as EU threatens ‘proportionate countermeasures’

Ursula von der Leyen (CDU, r), President of the European Commission, stands in the plenary chamber…

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Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats

Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats

PORTSMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 28: The container ship Vung Tau Express sails loaded with shipping…

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: MCD, GME, ON

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: MCD, GME, ON

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: McDonald’s — The fast-food giant jumped more…

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Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home

Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home

Coroimage | Moment | Getty Images Many workers value remote work to such a degree that…

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Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force

Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force

Jobseekers talk to recruiters during the New York Public Library’s annual Bronx Job Fair & Expo…

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Consumer inflation fears spike in February as tariff worries hit sentiment

Consumer inflation fears spike in February as tariff worries hit sentiment

People shop at a Whole Foods store on Feb. 3, 2025 in New York City. Michael…

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Trump tariffs could reheat inflation if countries retaliate

Minneapolis Fed’s Kashkari expects lower interest rates later this year

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Friday he expects to see interest rates lower this…

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Here's where the jobs are for January 2025 — in one chart

Here’s where the jobs are for January 2025 — in one chart

Health care was a bright spot once again for the U.S. economy in January, even as…

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Jobs report January 2025:

Jobs report January 2025:

Job creation was lower than expected in January, though the unemployment rate edged down and worker…

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Some Census Bureau data now appears to be unavailable to the public

Some Census Bureau data now appears to be unavailable to the public

Many databases from the U.S. Census Bureau appeared to be unavailable to the public on Thursday,…

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