United States

Thursday, July 26th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Bush leads race for most unpopular US president in modern history

With 18 months left in office, President George W Bush is in the running for most unpopular president in the history of modern polling. The latest Washington Post-ABC shows that 65% of United States citizens disapprove of Bush's job performance, matching his all-time low.
Thursday, July 19th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Bernanke: US housing slump “a drag on growth” well into 2008

Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke revived fears Wednesday that the housing slump could derail a pick-up in the US economy. In his semiannual testimony before the US Congress, Bernanke predicted “moderate” economic growth through the second half with “a bit” of strengthening in 2008.
Thursday, July 19th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US endorses Chile's bid to become OECD member

United States Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson endorsed Chile's bid to become the second Latin American nation, after Mexico, to enter the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US asks WTO for panel to decide on alleged Chinese subsidies

United States formally requested Thursday the World Trade Organization to establish a dispute settlement panel to judge whether Chinese subsidies to industry violate WTO rules as US experts claim.
Monday, July 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US/South Korea ambitious trade deal faces Congress hurdle

United States and South Korea signed a controversial free trade agreement, which still has to be ratified by Congress where some Democrats have expressed concern for job losses in the US car industry.
Monday, July 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US Treasury Secretary visit to Brazil, Uruguay and Chile

United States Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson will make a week-long trip to South America beginning July 9, his first to the region since taking the position. He is scheduled to visit Brazil, Chile and Uruguay, meeting with the presidents of all three countries as well as Finance ministers and local business leaders.
Friday, June 29th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US import ban on five types of Chinese seafood

United States announced it will halt imports of five types of farmed Chinese seafood, claiming they contain antibiotics that are not allowed in North America
Friday, June 29th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US core inflation drops to 1.9%, lowest in three years

United States core inflation fell below 2% for the first time in three years after a modest increase in prices last month, according to new government figures.
Friday, June 29th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
White House calls for extension of special trade powers

The White House has urged Congress to renew President George W Bush's ability to agree trade deals without Congress interference. Its comments come ahead of a 30 June deadline that ends Congress' current inability to seek to amend any global trade deals that the President agrees.
Thursday, June 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Fed leaves rates at 5.25%; inflation risk predominant concern

Fearing inflation “will fail to moderate as expected”, the United States Federal Reserve, following two days meeting, left its main interest rate unchanged, for the eighth time running at 5.25