Economic News
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Canada's finance minister resigns as unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing the biggest test of his political career following the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long one of his most powerful and loyal ministers
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Biden establishes a national monument for Frances Perkins, the 1st female Cabinet secretary
President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation establishing a national monument honoring the late FDR-era Labor Secretary Frances Perkins
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Senate report alleges Amazon rejected warehouse safety recommendations due to productivity concerns
A U.S. Senate committee says at least two internal Amazon studies have found a relationship between worker speed and injuries in the online retailer's warehouses
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Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated
Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting
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Isak Andic, founder of Spanish fashion brand Mango, dies in accident, aged 71
Isak Andic, the founder of Spanish fashion brand Mango, has died after suffering an accident, the company said in a statement
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Stock market today: Wall Street ends mixed after a bumpy week
Stock indexes closed mixed on Wall Street at the end of a rare bumpy week
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Economists' 2025 housing market forecasts largely call for mortgage rates to stay above 6% next year
Home shoppers hoping for more attractive mortgage rates next year may be disappointed
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China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom
Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy
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Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish
The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes to seafood, one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy
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Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn't install more automated systems
President-elect Donald Trump is offering his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports
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