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Mixed half year for US and Middle East markets

Looking back at the first six months of 2015 we see mixed fortunes in US and Middle East markets. Contrary to expectations, the United States had

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Decision day looms as Fed mulls interest rate rise

Ahead of the forthcoming Federal Reserve meeting Business Middle East sheds light on this key moment for the US and global economies, and assesses

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The US recovery has lost momentum, the Federal Reserve leaves rate hike on hold, while a new tax law in Egypt has riled businessmen and investors.

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Iran hopes to reap benefits of nuclear talks breakthrough

A major improvement in Iran’s economic prospects following the nuclear talks breakthrough has been the big business story in the Middle East in

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US average hourly earnings increase 7 cents

US employers added the fewest number of jobs in more than a year in March. That could heighten concerns over the recent slowdown in economic growth

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Numbers game: uncertainty over US recovery unsettles Middle East markets

Disappointing US economic data has unsettled markets in the Middle East and elsewhere and muddied the waters over an eventual interest rate rise

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Washingtonians react positively to Obama's union address

Like few other cities in the world, Washington, DC, is a place where people flock to bars to watch political speeches – especially when they are

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Obama calls on Republicans to end partisan politics in his sixth State of the Union

President Barack Obama has put an improving US economy and foreign policy achievements at the centre of his sixth State of the Union address. With

USA

Mixed reaction to historic thaw in US-Cuba relations

Exiled Cubans call protests, eager to express their anger at an ending of hostilities between Washington and Havana. Cuban president Raul Castro is expected to address the country's parliament follow

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Obama’s budget proposal sets stage for tough election campaign

USA

U.S. House approves $1.1 trillion measure to fund government

USA

Yellen in confirmation hearing: US Fed will continue stimulus – for now

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Americans' long trip to visit war dead hit by own government's shutdown

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US economy to recover faster than Europe in 2013: OECD

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IMF sees bumpy recovery

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Jobs worry many US voters

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US economy grim for many but not all

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Follow the latest trends shaping the U.S. economy, including inflation, Federal Reserve rate decisions, employment data, and shifts in major sectors like technology, energy, and manufacturing. Understand how domestic policies and global markets influence economic growth and challenges.