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Trump worries pull down financial markets

Worries about political turmoil in the United States led investors to sell shares on Wednesday. The dollar also lost value against other currencies.

Economy

US job growth rebound makes interest rate hike more likely

There was a sharp rebound in job growth in the United States in April as employers hired 211,000 new workers.The unemployment rate slid to 4.4%.

Economy

Federal Reserve set to wait on interest rate hike

Economists do not expect the Federal Reserve to raise the benchmark interest rate on Wednesday at the end of its two-day policy meeting.

World

100 days of Trump: "He hasn't changed so far, I doubt he ever will"

Donald Trump said last week that no administration has accomplished more in the first 90 days of a US presidency.

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Economy

No Trump bump for US economy

Weak consumer spending caused the US economy to grow at a just 0.7 percent annual rate between January and March - its weakest pace in three years.

Economy

Trump's tax reform plan promised, but details could be elusive

President Trump says he wants to unveil a tax reform plan as early as Wednesday but there's speculation it will just be tax cuts without details.

Economy

Trump promises bank law reforms - again

After a strategy meeting with major US companies CEOs President Donald Trump said he is working to reduce regulations and revamp the Dodd-Frank law.

Economy

America's economy roars with fastest job creation in over two years

More positive news for the US economy with March proving to be a bumper month for jobs.

Economy

Trump promises "major haircut" for banking regulations

The financial crisis of 2008 led to Barack Obama passing a massive piece of consumer protection legislation governing the banks. Now Donald Trump says the rules are bad for the economy, and he wants t

Economy

US posts economic growth of 2.1 percent

US economic growth revised up

USA

President says 'America first' but Trump Winery seeks foreign workers

A winery owned by President Trump's son Eric has requested foreign workers through a Labour Department visa program

USA

Prioritizing the military, Trump to send “America first” budget to Congress

Determined to make good on his campaign promises, US President Donald Trump will send his first “America first” budget proposal to Congress on Thursday that includes deep cuts to federal programs in o

Economy

Federal Reserve raises benchmark interest rate to 1.0 percent

The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the second time in three months, a move spurred by steady economic growth and strong job gains.

Economy

US job growth and wages strong in February

US employers added 235,000 workers in February and wages picked up, giving the Federal Reserve the rational to start raising interest rates again soon

USA

Euroviews. What drives Trump's trade policies: protectionism or revanchism?

Emerging technologies and the global resurgence of populism and nationalism that Trump’s presidency embodies, will not make this process easy. But they also make it more important than ever

World

Grobe's view: style trumps substance in Congressional address

Euronews' Washington correspondent Stefan Grobe gives his take on Donald Trump's first address to Congress

USA

Trump appeals for unity in first Congress address

Donald Trump struck a 'presidential' tone in his first Congress address to repackage his populist message

USA

Donald Trump aims to reset presidency in his first Congressional speech

Security, trade and immigration dominated President Donald Trump’s first address to both houses of Congress.

Economy

Fed's Yellen warns against delaying interest rate hikes, speaks of 'uncertainty' over US fiscal policy

The US central bank is previewing interest rate rises, with Fed Chair Janet Yellen warning it is "unwise" to wait too long.

USA

Euroviews. Donald Trump’s anachronistic trade strategy