Tag: United States

Thursday, June 7th 2012 - 06:16 UTC
“Modest increase” assessment on the US economy from the Federal Reserve

Economic growth in the United States picked up over the last two months and hiring showed signs of a “modest increase,” the Federal Reserve said in a report that ran counter to a growing sense of economic gloom.
Thursday, May 31st 2012 - 01:46 UTC
Argentina after a more balanced trade with the US, says Ambassador Argüello

Argentine Ambassador to US Jorge Argüello stated on Wednesday that the best way to reach a more balanced trade with the US is increasing Argentine exports to that country and clarified that Argentina has no plans to buy less, but rather selling more goods.
Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 - 18:39 UTC
US and Japan leading economic recovery but still fragile says latest OECD report

The United States and Japan are leading a fragile economic recovery among developed countries that could yet be blown off course if the Euro zone fails to contain its flaring growth crisis, the OECD said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 16th 2012 - 01:15 UTC
Colombia/US free trade agreement expected to create 100.000 jobs per year

The long-delayed free-trade deal between Colombia and the United States came into force on Tuesday, a step that should boost the country’s exports and foreign investment, President Juan Manuel Santos said.
Sunday, May 13th 2012 - 09:10 UTC
Argentina doesn’t want to start a trade war

By Jorge Argüello (*) - What defines a protectionist country nowadays? Is it when a developing country takes precautions against a flood of products with plummeting prices due to an international crisis? Or, is it when an export powerhouse delivers large subsidies exclusively for domestic production? In a world economy like today’s can protectionism be measured solely by Customs measures or those targeting imports?
Friday, May 11th 2012 - 23:46 UTC
President Mujica is welcome at the White House whenever he wishes, says US ambassador

United States ambassador Julissa Reynoso said Uruguayan president Jose Mujica is welcome to the White House whenever he wishes, and revealed that Uruguay is in the short list of countries that soon could be exempted from requiring a visa to travel to the US.
Thursday, May 10th 2012 - 19:43 UTC
US April jobless figure drops to lowest since July 2008; unemployment, 8.1%

The number of Americans submitting new applications for jobless benefits edged down last week, easing concerns the labour market was deteriorating after April's weak employment growth.
Monday, May 7th 2012 - 04:24 UTC
Obama launches re-election bid; attacks Romney for promising “to cut taxes for the rich”

President Barack Obama plunged into his campaign for a new term and tore into rival Mitt Romney on Saturday for being willing and eager to “rubber stamp” a conservative Republican congressional agenda to cut taxes for the rich while slashing spending on programs that benefit an embattled middle class.
Thursday, May 3rd 2012 - 07:39 UTC
US and EU concerned with “investment climate” following Bolivia’s seizure of Spanish power company

Bolivian President Evo Morales Government’s decision to nationalize the main power transport company that was in hands of Red Eléctrica Española (REE) generated claims from Spain, while United States and the European Union showed their “concern.”
Thursday, May 3rd 2012 - 06:57 UTC
Remittances from Mexicans abroad climbed 5.3% in first quarter over a year ago

Remittances from Mexicans living abroad climbed 5.3% in the first quarter compared with the same period in 2011, Mexico’s central bank said on Wednesday.