United States

Thursday, March 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Fed concerned about growth and inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and his colleagues are still worried about inflation, even while hinting that an interest rate cut may be needed to help boost a weak economy.
Thursday, March 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
United Airlines ceases to fly from Uruguay next June

United Airlines has decided to cease operations in Uruguay beginning next June 7 which means the end of the company's flights to Montevideo. However United will continue to operate from Argentina and Brazil.
Friday, March 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US food prices push February inflation to 0.4%

United States consumer prices increased above forecasts in February pushed by the cost of energy and food which rose at its fastest rate for two years, according to the latest release from the US Labor Department.
Wednesday, March 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US mortgage bubble sends jitters to world markets

Late mortgage payments and home repossessions in the United States reached their highest level according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) data confirming investor fears that the sector is struggling and may weaken more.
Wednesday, March 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US 2006 current account deficit reached 6.5% of GDP

United States current account deficit in the fourth quarter of 2006 fell to its smallest in more than a year helped by lower oil prices and a steady rise in U.S. exports, according to a Commerce Department report released Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Mortgage applications in the US on the rise, reports MBA

United States mortgage applications rose last week with both new purchases and re-financings driven up by the lowest long-term home loan rates since early December, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Wednesday, March 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Wall Street bounces back but volatility remains in markets

Wall Street shares rebounded Wednesday after a stocks sell-off in Europe prompted by continued concerns about the US economy and mortgage industry. Asian markets were also volatile reflecting similar sensitivity.
Wednesday, March 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Congress awaits Bush and his pledges to Latinamerican leaders

Mexico's President Felipe Calderon won a pledge on Wednesday from President George W. Bush to push for a U.S. immigration bill after a meeting that Calderon said may signal a new stage in the two countries' relations.
Tuesday, March 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Hard talk and contentious agenda awaits Bush in Mexico

President George W. Bush arrived in the Mexico's Yucatán capital of Mérida late Monday on the last leg of his five-nation Latin American tour. He is set to meet President Felipe Calderón Tuesday to talk trade, migration and security, all highly controversial issues for the neighboring countries.
Tuesday, March 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Bush promises comprehensive immigration reform bill

United States President George W Bush has pledged to reform controversial immigration laws during a two-day visit to Mexico but his host President Felipe Calderón strongly criticized US plans to build a border fence of 1.200 kilometers.
Mr Bush made the announcement on Tuesday at the start of talks with Mexico's Calderon, on the final leg of his seven-day tour of Latin America