economy
Pols and Public Divided on Wielding Tariffs to Get Tough on China
President-elect Joe Biden stands to inherit a deeply unpopular trade war with America's leading global…
NRF: Retail Sales Rebound, But Covid Spike Still a Threat
The National Retail Federation's chief economist noted an additional federal stimulus could help keep the…
Covid, Politics and Job Growth Cloud 2021 Outlook
Covid-19, supply chain and planning for 2021 are some of the topics at an upcoming SJ virtual economic panel…
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The National Retail Federation is urging the federal government to ease the burden on retailers as COVID-19…
Tariff Relief Should Be Part of Washington’s COVID-19 Relief Measures
Suspending tariffs, and refunding tariff payments, would inject much-needed cash flow into coronavirus-hit…
Congressional Leaders Reach $8.3 Billion Bipartisan Deal to Battle Coronavirus
Congressional leaders amass bipartisan support for $8.3 billion to fight the coronavirus as World Bank and…
More Riots in Hong Kong, Chile and Paris Expected in 2020 in the Week Ahead
The social unrest will continue to plague 2020, and new taxes could mean more costs for businesses.
Things You Need to Know for the Week Ahead
Things to watch this week: A Q1 GDP surprise, what looks like a strong IPO season, and the start of the new…
Things You Need to Know for the Week Ahead
Another defeat in the Brexit drama, with signs pointing to a no-deal exit; and the U.S. & China continue…
Italy-China Trade May Ramp Up Amid New Economic Accord
Italy and China signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen economic ties, and the move could see an…
South Africa’s Apparel Production Declines as Economy Struggles
South Africa's struggling economy has had an adverse impact on its apparel and textile factories, which are…
World Bank Cuts Sub-Saharan 2018 Growth Forecast as Risks Mount
Lender sees region's gross domestic product expanding 2.7%.
US GDP Slows in First Quarter as Consumers Spend Less
As personal consumption expenditures, exports and government spending decelerated in the first quarter, U.S…
3 Predictions for the US Economy in 2018
Manufacturers are starting 2018 on the right foot and the outlook for the year is bright. “Manufacturers…