United States

Sunday, July 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Washington promises information on IV fleet Atlantic actions

United States Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Thomas Shannon said Washington will provide information to Latin American countries on the actions of the fourth fleet in Atlantic waters, to ease concerns that erupted after the United States decided to re-activate that fleet.
Sunday, July 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US government bails out mortgage finance companies

The United States government has announced sweeping measures to shore up the nation's two largest mortgage finance companies, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
Saturday, July 12th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US trade deficit falls in May; oil imports lowest since 2002

The United States trade deficit shrank in May even when average prices for imported oil surged during the month to a record, according to a US Department of Commerce release on Friday. The deficit narrowed to 59.8 billion US dollars from 60.5 billion in April as both exports and imports rose to record highs.
Saturday, July 12th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US government moves into collapsed top mortgage lender

One of the largest United States mortgage lenders, the California-based IndyMac Bank, has collapsed amid a growing credit crisis. Federal regulators seized the bank's assets, fearing it might not be able to meet withdrawals by depositors. It is the second-largest financial institution to fail in US history, regulators say.
Saturday, July 12th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US satisfied with Argentine handling of farmers' dispute

The United States said it was satisfied at the way the Argentine government is handling the dispute with the farmers, said Argentine Ambassador to the US Héctor Timerman on Friday, after participating in a meeting with the US Under-Secretary for Western Hemispheric Affairs Thomas Shannon and the Treasury Department Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere Brian O'Neill.
Monday, July 7th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US food price hikes “pale” in comparison to energy prices

In United States as in the rest of world, consumers have suffered the impact on rising food and fuel prices of adverse climate, larger global demand and roaring speculation. But even so on average, US consumers still spend 10% of their income on food, which is possibly the lowest in the world according to the latest surveys from the American Farm Bureau Federation, AFBF.
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Dow Jones down 20% from Oct. peak; GM lowest since 1954

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed more than 20% below its October 2007 peak on Wednesday, meaning it is officially a bear market. The blue-chip index fell 166.8 points or 1.46% to 11,215.5, which is 21.0% below its 14,198.1 close on 11 October.
Tuesday, July 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
What's wrong with a stringy carrot or wobbly melon?

The EU farm chief called for the comeback of the curvy cucumber and other odd-shaped produce sold in shops as part of proposals to ease market restrictions on fruit and vegetables amid rising food prices.
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US Supreme Court ratifies right to keep handguns

A ban on handguns in Washington DC has been ruled unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. In a 5-4 decision, the justices upheld a lower court ruling striking down the ban. They said individuals had a right to keep handguns for lawful purposes
Wednesday, June 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
More bad news for United States economy

US consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level in 16 years while US home prices fell in April at the fastest rate in years, two economic reports have said.