Factbox: Winners and losers in Trump’s trade war with China
U.S. companies in everything from computer chips to tractors have said President Donald Trump’s trade wars, including disputes with Beijing and global steel tariffs, have...
Senior U.S.-China trade negotiators to confer before Trump-Xi G20 meeting
Aiming to jumpstart dormant talks, the top U.S. trade negotiator said on Wednesday he will confer with his Chinese counterpart before next week’s meeting between...
Fed signals interest rate cuts possible later this year
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday signaled it could cut interest rates by as much as half a percentage point over the remainder of this...
U.S. trade representative says he can resolve Democrats’ concerns on North America pact quickly
The top U.S. trade negotiator said on Wednesday he is ready to work with lawmakers “sooner rather than later” to address concerns over a new...
Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion may start in September
Construction on expanding the Trans Mountain oil pipeline could begin in September, assuming the next regulatory steps go smoothly, the project’s chief executive said on...
Traders bet heavy on Fed rate cuts ahead
Traders of U.S. short-term interest rate futures added to bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates starting next month, after the central bank...
Fed holds rates steady, signals cuts possible later this year
The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but signaled possible rate cuts of as much as half a percentage point over the...
Instant view: Fed holds interest rates steady, sets up for cuts
The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but signaled possible rate cuts of as much as half a percentage point over the...
FOMC statement from June 18-19 meeting
Following is the full text of the statement released by the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday following a two-day meeting:...
Canada Finance Minister says permitting work on Trans Mountain oil pipeline underway
Work to obtain building permits for the Trans Mountain oil pipeline started on Wednesday, Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau said, a day after the federal...