US economy
Donald Trump’s skilled immigrant visa ban hits Brits

Donald Trump’s skilled immigrant visa ban hits Brits
US president has suspended entry to skilled workers including bankers, IT experts and doctors
24 Jun 2020
US economy nosedives with worst yet to come

US economy nosedives with worst yet to come
Current figures do not take April into account, and as such do not show the effect of much of the economic shutdown
30 Apr 2020
US-China ‘phase one’ trade deal in five points

US-China ‘phase one’ trade deal in five points
The agreement may cool if not stop the economic war between the two superpowers
15 Jan 2020
US government shutdown: what is behind the stalemate?

US government shutdown: what is behind the stalemate?
Senate votes today on temporarily restoring federal funding in order to end impasse
22 Jan 2018
Trump in China for talks amid North Korea tensions

Trump in China for talks amid North Korea tensions
US president to pressure Pyongyang over trade sanctions
8 Nov 2017
Jerome Powell tipped as next Federal Reserve chairman

Jerome Powell tipped as next Federal Reserve chairman
US media buzzing with speculation as Trump prepares official announcement
2 Nov 2017
US economic data to be reviewed after Q1 dip revised

US economic data to be reviewed after Q1 dip revised
Higher consumer spending cited for improved figures, but concerns about methodology remain
25 Jun 2015

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