59 h. ago ‘Crazy!!’: How Labor Statistics staff reacted to Trump firing commissioner after dismal jobs report

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Depressing.” “CRAZY!!” That’s how staff at the Bureau of Labor Statistics reacted after President Donald Trump fired its commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, after a dismal jobs report issued Aug. 1 undermined the White House’s claims of an economic boom. The emails obtained by The Associated Press under the Freedom of Information Act suggest […]

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7 d. ago Asian Stocks Rise as Japan Jumps on Tariff Relief: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks rose Friday as Japanese shares jumped on easing trade tensions with the US and technology stocks advanced after earnings.

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7 d. ago Asian Stocks Advance on Japan, Gold Futures Jump: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks rose Friday, led by a rally in Japanese shares amid signs of easing trade tensions with the US, while technology companies gained on strong earnings.

Economics

7 d. ago Asian Stocks Rise, Gold Futures Jump on Tariff: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks rose Friday, led by a rally in Japanese shares amid signs of easing trade tensions with the US, while technology companies gained on strong earnings.

Economics

7 d. ago Europe Shares to Rise, Gold Futures Jump on Tariff: Markets Wrap

European shares are set for a firmer open Friday, tracking a rally in Japanese equities as signs of easing trade tensions with the US and upbeat tech earnings lifted sentiment.

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1 week ago Trump’s Staffing Gaps Complicate India’s Bid to Ease US Tensions

Indian officials have struggled to engage in diplomatic talks with President Donald Trump’s administration because key foreign policy roles in Washington remain unfilled, people familiar with the matter said, making it difficult for New Delhi to effectively push for a trade deal and ward off the US leader’s recent attacks against the nation.

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