Economy of the United States

US debt limit: House votes to increase borrowing limit

The House of Representatives has passed an increase in the US government's debt limit, after the Republicans gave up on…

11 years ago

US economy adds only 113,000 jobs in January 2014

According to official figures, the US economy added 113,000 jobs in January, weaker than expected for a second consecutive month.…

11 years ago

Jack Lew: US default could happen by the end of month

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has warned the US may default on its debt by the end of the month if…

11 years ago

US unemployment rate falls to five-year low of 6.7% in December 2013

The US jobless rate fell to a five-year low of 6.7% in December as companies created 74,000 new jobs, latest…

11 years ago

World stock markets rise after Fed stimulus trim announcement

Global stock markets rallied after the US Federal Reserve's commitment to keep interest rates low offset its decision to taper…

11 years ago

US unemployment rate to five-year low of 7% in November 2013

The US Labor Department has announced the unemployment rate fell to a five-year low of 7% in November. Payroll figures…

11 years ago

US economy added 204,000 jobs in October 2013

According to the latest figures from the Labor Department, the US economy added a better-than-expected 204,000 jobs in October. There…

11 years ago

Bank of America’s Countrywide Financial found liable for defrauding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

A federal jury has found Bank of America's Countrywide Financial unit liable for defrauding two US government-backed mortgage companies. Countrywide,…

11 years ago

US economy added 148,000 jobs in September 2013

According to latest official figures, the US economy added 148,000 jobs in September, lower than analysts had predicted. The unemployment…

11 years ago

US shutdown: Congress approves debt deal

The US government is to reopen after Congress has passed a bill to raise the federal debt limit, with hours…

11 years ago

US shutdown: Senate reaches debt deal

Democrat and Republican leaders of the Senate have struck a cross-party deal to end a partial government shutdown and raise…

11 years ago

London Whale: JP Morgan fined $100 million

JP Morgan will pay $100 million to settle with the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission over losses stemming from its…

11 years ago

US debt crisis: World Bank urges US policymakers to reach debt ceiling deal before deadline

World Bank’s President Jim Yong Kim has warned that the US is just "days away from a very dangerous moment"…

11 years ago

US shutdown negotiations shifted to Senate

The US shutdown negotiations have been shifted to the Senate. The Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate held direct…

11 years ago

Asian markets rise on hopes the US will reach debt ceiling deal

Asian markets have risen on hopes the US will reach a deal on raising its debt ceiling, tracking overnight gains…

11 years ago

House of Representatives Republicans meet Barack Obama amid looming debt crisis

Republicans in the House of Representatives have met President Barack Obama amid renewed efforts to avert a looming debt crisis.…

11 years ago

Barack Obama accuses Republicans of using extortion on debt limit

President Barack Obama has announced he is willing to hold budget talks with Republicans, but not until they agree to…

11 years ago

US shutdown: China warns US to agree debt deal

Chinese Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao has warned that the "clock is ticking" to avoid a US default that could…

11 years ago