United States

Wednesday, November 24th 2010 - 00:54 UTC
The Fed cuts US economy growth estimate for 2011 and ups unemployment

The Federal Reserve has cut its 2011 growth forecast for the US economy, newly released minutes of its last policy committee meeting reveal. The Fed expects growth of 3-3.6% next year, down from its previous 3.5-4.2% estimate. It also forecasts higher unemployment and lower inflation than before.
Tuesday, November 23rd 2010 - 19:23 UTC
US economy grows faster than estimated in the third quarter: 2.5%

US economy grew faster than previously estimated in the third quarter, government data showed, but still not enough to address stubbornly high unemployment. GDP growth was revised up to an annualized rate of 2.5% from 2% as exports together with consumer and government spending were stronger than initially thought.
Monday, November 22nd 2010 - 20:45 UTC
Bolivia rejects US warning and will have dealings with whomever it wishes

Bolivian President Evo Morales delivered a blunt reply on Monday to visiting US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates's warning about dealings with Iran, saying Bolivia will ally with whomever it wants.
Monday, November 22nd 2010 - 04:09 UTC
EU and the US pledge to reach a deal on the Doha trade negotiations next year

European Union leaders and President Barack Obama over the weekend made a point of stressing EU/US close ties after a low-key summit in Lisbon ended with a pledge to push for a deal in the Doha trade negotiation next year.
Sunday, November 21st 2010 - 23:49 UTC
International visitors sustainedly flocking to the US: 40.2 million in eight months

The United States Department of Commerce says the number of international visitors to the country is rising fast.
Saturday, November 20th 2010 - 02:30 UTC
Bernanke warns about two-speed recovery which could end in slow growth for all

The United States central bank chairman Ben Bernanke has criticised countries like China that run large trade surpluses. He said that by buying dollars, these countries were hurting the US recovery and the global economy with it.
Friday, November 19th 2010 - 04:51 UTC
US October inflation year-on-year stands at 1.2%; fears of deflation

Inflation in the US slowed further in October, with “core” inflation - which excludes volatile food and fuel prices - up only 0.6% on a year ago. It is the lowest year-on-year increase on record, with core prices remaining unchanged for three months running.
Friday, November 19th 2010 - 02:07 UTC
Republicans promise head on battle with ‘dangerous’ Latam ‘autocrats’

The “dangerous behaviour” of the presidents of Venezuela, Nicaragua, Bolivia and Ecuador shows “an undeniable link between the decline of democratic freedoms and human rights and the increase of tangible risks to the security of our region,” said US Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fl), a Cuban-American lawmaker.
Tuesday, November 16th 2010 - 22:29 UTC
US cancel exchange of sensitive information with Argentina because of “leaks”

The Argentine government admitted that a confidential communication channel with the US on financial operations was interrupted mid 2009 following Washington’s suspicions that data sent to Buenos Aires was used for political purposes.
Tuesday, November 16th 2010 - 12:07 UTC
“If the Euro fails, Europe fails”, warns Germany’s Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the Euro is the glue that holds Europe together, signalling that an Irish bailout may be the price of preserving European unity.