fiscal cliff

Asian and European markets gain on US fiscal cliff deal

European and Asian markets have gained after a short-term deal to stave off the so-called US fiscal cliff was reached.…

12 years ago

US Congress passes deal to avert fiscal cliff and Barack Obama heads back to restart Hawaii vacation

President Barack Obama has hailed a deal reached to stave off a "fiscal cliff" of drastic taxation and spending measures…

12 years ago

US Senate approves fiscal cliff bill

The US Senate has decided to approve a deal to avert general tax hikes and spending cuts known as the…

12 years ago

US Congress leaders have one more day to reach fiscal cliff deal

US Congressional leaders have one more day to stop the threat of steep tax rises and spending cuts, known as…

12 years ago

Barack Obama makes no new offer on fiscal cliff

President Barack Obama has used a last-ditch White House meeting to urge Congress to back an interim plan to avoid…

12 years ago

Barack Obama cuts short Hawaii holiday to reach deal to avoid fiscal cliff

President Barack Obama has cut short his holidays in Hawaii and is flying to Washington to try to reach a…

12 years ago

Barack Obama addresses looming fiscal cliff

President Barack Obama will make a statement on the economy later, setting the stage for a political showdown over a…

12 years ago