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Fed seen holding rates at zero for five years in new policyThe new approach, which could be unveiled as soon as next month, is likely to result in policy makers taking a more relaxed view toward inf...
26 Aug, 2020, 08.29 PM IST
US firms blur investment picture by going 'lightweight'Instead of spending on buildings and big machines, companies are investing more in software and hi-tech equipment that is often lighter and...
13 Oct, 2015, 11.06 AM IST
Here's the bright spot in that disappointing US GDP reportGDI measures the value of the production of goods and services in the US as the costs incurred and the incomes earned in production.
30 May, 2015, 04.42 PM IST
2014 the best year of job growth in US since 1999The US unemployment rate has dropped to 5.6 per cent with the addition of over 2.5 lakh new jobs last month, making 2014 the best year of j...
09 Jan, 2015, 10.28 PM IST
Reduction in gas prices is a net positive for US economy: White HouseIn 2014, for the first time, the US is now exceeding both Saudi Arabia and Russia in oil production- Jason Furman
17 Dec, 2014, 02.56 PM IST
US economic recovery better than others in last 5 years: Barack ObamaPresident Barack Obama said today with a latest report showing that America has seen the fastest job growth in the first half of the year, ...
04 Jul, 2014, 01.52 AM IST
Great Moderation 2.0: Could the stabilising world economy result in an economic expansion that lasts a very long time?Investors are becalmed, with a risk measure that uses options to forecast fluctuations in equities, currencies, commodities & bonds around ...
09 May, 2014, 03.20 AM IST
Shutdown cost 120,000 US jobs: White HouseThe govt was shut down for 16 days and reopened on Oct 17 amid a budget dispute in Washington that injected uncertainty into financial mark...
23 Oct, 2013, 08.31 PM IST
India is not facing any financial crisis; govt won't seek IMF funds in five years: Raghuram RajanRajan’s plain speak was aimed at those who argued that the country should approach IMF to negotiate a credit line to avert a 1991-like situ...
12 Oct, 2013, 04.05 PM IST
- Obama moves quickly to fill Cabinet positions
Obama has moved with unusual speed to select officials for his administration, and senior Democratic officials say he intends to name Timot...
22 Nov, 2008, 06.14 PM IST
- US automakers hope Obama will bring financial aid
Detroit automakers and their allies in Congress said on Wednesday Barack Obama's victory could help US automakers line up federal funding n...
06 Nov, 2008, 03.20 AM IST
- Next US President to inherit record budget deficit
The White House in February had forecast that next year's deficit would be $407 billion, which puts the increase in the projections at $72 ...
29 Jul, 2008, 03.20 AM IST