Economic policy

Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier

If Donald Trump wins the presidential election, Republicans hope he will fulfill a longstanding GOP goal of privatizing the mortgage…

4 weeks ago

Harris bets her policies can attract Latino voters while Trump touts his time as president to them

WASHINGTON -- Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump see economic policy as their best chance to win Latino voters. But…

1 month ago

How a broke Argentine province is countering Milei’s deep austerity cuts

LA RIOJA, Argentina -- They look like cash, fit into wallets like cash and the governor promises they’ll be treated…

1 month ago

4 mayors in Mexico ask for protection after another was beheaded

MEXICO CITY -- Four mayors in Mexico have asked federal authorities for protection after a colleague was beheaded last week…

2 months ago

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

BEIJING -- China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on…

3 months ago

Powell stresses message that US job market is cooling, a possible signal of coming rate cut

WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday reinforced a message that the Fed is paying growing attention to…

5 months ago