Government

Senate Confirms Wilbur Ross as Trump's Commerce Secretary

Wilbur Ross was confirmed as U.S. Commerce secretary by the Senate, clearing the way for one of President Trump’s key trade officials to take office.

Andrew Mayeda | Bloomberg News
February 28, 2017
Government

Trump's Trade Team Suggests His Hardnosed Campaign Talk Was No Bluff

The makeup of President-elect Donald Trump’s trade team suggests he wasn’t joking when he promised voters to shake things up.

Andrew Mayeda | Bloomberg News
January 5, 2017
Government

IMF Cuts US Growth Forecast

The International Monetary Fund cut its forecast for U.S. growth this year, urging the Federal Reserve to lean toward modestly overshooting its inflation target in considering whether the economy can handle higher interest rates.

Andrew Mayeda | Bloomberg News
June 22, 2016
Government

IMF Warns of Global Stagnation as Growth Outlook Cut Again

A prolonged period of slow growth has left the global economy more exposed to negative shocks and raised the risk that the world will slide into stagnation, the IMF warned.

Andrew Mayeda | Bloomberg News
April 12, 2016