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By Ann Saphir April 17 (Reuters) - Kevin Warsh may have plans for big changes at the U.S. central bank, but like previous ...

Strong exports of electrical and mechanical products supercharged China’s economy in the first three months of the year, with ...

The American economy, slowed by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace from October ...

President Trump bragged Tuesday that his tariffs were responsible for the “great” surging US economy. Trump took the victory lap just after the Commerce Department announced the economy had grown at a ...

The "K-shaped" economy is hitting U.S. consumers in unexpected ways, including their tax refunds. Higher-income Americans are set to reap bigger benefits in their tax refunds than other households, ...

The U.S. economy is weaker than it seemed a month ago, and lower interest rates may not be the answer. The Fed’s Hawks and Doves Are Drifting Further Apart. What It Means for Investors. Futures ...