Tag: Economic policy
China cuts steel import tariffs to push industry to improve
<p>BEIJING — China suspended some import taxes on steel Wednesday as part of a multiyear campaign to use market pressures to force Chinese producers...
Saudi crown prince defends austerity steps, social loosening
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman laid out a vigorous defense of his domestic policies and the thinking behind his...
China cuts steel import tariffs to push industry to improve
BEIJING — China suspended some import taxes on steel Wednesday as part of a multiyear campaign to use market pressures to force Chinese producers...
Text of the Federal Reserve’s statement after its meeting
WASHINGTON — Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended:
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What’s in Biden speech? Lawmakers race to add priorities
<p>WASHINGTON — Ahead of President Joe Biden’s address to Congress on Wednesday, lawmakers are intensifying the push to make sure key priorities are included...
European Parliament set to greenlight post-Brexit trade deal
<p>BRUSSELS — European Union lawmakers are set to formally ratify the post-Brexit deal between the EU and the United Kingdom amid ongoing tensions between...
What’s in Biden speech? Lawmakers race to add priorities
WASHINGTON — Ahead of President Joe Biden’s address to Congress on Wednesday, lawmakers are intensifying the push to make sure key priorities are included...
European Parliament set to greenlight post-Brexit trade deal
BRUSSELS — European Union lawmakers are set to formally ratify the post-Brexit deal between the EU and the United Kingdom amid ongoing tensions between...
This Week: Consumer confidence, Fed meeting, Amazon earns
<p>A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:</p>
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Even as economy heats up, Fed to stick with near-zero rates
<p>WASHINGTON — Hiring is accelerating as Americans increasingly venture out to shop, eat at restaurants and travel, and inflation pressures are even picking up...