Janet Yellen warns shutdown would be 'dangerous and unnecessary'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will warn Congress in a speech later Friday morning that a government shutdown would be "dangerous and unnecessary" because it would undermine the American economy and disrupt key government functions.
2023-09-29 23:23
Analysis: A messy government shutdown is the last thing the economy needs
It's a delicate time for the American economy.
2023-09-28 23:51
US government shutdowns don't send markets tanking, but the coast is far from clear
The possibility of a US government shutdown has cast a shadow on a market already rife with uncertainty.
2023-09-28 19:54
Argentina poverty rate rises to 40.1% in first half of 2023
BUENOS AIRES Argentina's poverty rate rose to 40.1% in the first half of 2023, the government's INDEC statistics
2023-09-28 03:26
Moody's: Government shutdown could hurt America's top credit rating
The United States' credit rating could come under pressure if the government shuts down, Moody's Investors Service cautioned Monday.
2023-09-26 05:20
California paves way for more insurance coverage in disaster-prone areas
California will now let insurance companies consider climate change when offering policies, in exchange for a mandate requiring them to offer coverage in wildfire-prone areas, state leaders announced on Thursday.
2023-09-23 05:59
Corporate America is growing concerned about a government shutdown
Corporate America's leaders are mentally preparing for an especially long and chaotic government shutdown.
2023-09-22 19:25
Bankrupt Birmingham braces for cuts as UK government takes control
The UK government has moved to take control of the country's second biggest city, Birmingham, after the local council effectively declared itself bankrupt earlier this month.
2023-09-20 01:27
US plans to monitor $6bn to Iran. Experts are sceptical
Washington says it can police how Tehran uses the prisoner swap windfall. Analysts aren't so sure.
2023-09-19 06:23
Government shutdown would leave the Fed flying blind
In the event of a US government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says it will stop releasing data, including key figures on inflation and unemployment. A lack of crucial government data would make it difficult for investors and the Federal Reserve to interpret the US economy.
2023-09-19 04:48
Chinese electric cars will reduce UK emissions but what about rivals here?
Chinese car imports will help the UK hit its net zero goal but could damage its own car industry.
2023-09-16 05:24
Fed's Jefferson sworn in as new vice chair
Philip Jefferson on Wednesday took the oath of office as the Federal Reserve Board's new vice chair, the
2023-09-13 22:20