Biden blames China, Japan and India's economic woes on 'xenophobia'
Joe Biden said migration has been good for the US economy.
Thu May 02 2024
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A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Mon Nov 16 2020
U.S. Fed raises interest rates
An interest rate increase signals The Fed's confidence towards the strength of US economic growth.
Thu Dec 14 2017
Trump abandons global climate pact; allies voice dismay
He said the Paris accord would undermine the US economy, cost US jobs, weaken American national sovereignty and put the country at a permanent disadvantage to the other countries of the world.
Fri Jun 02 2017
The United States: vital statistics
Here are some key figures about the world's biggest economy, where the role of immigration, minorities, growth and income disparity have all featured prominently on the campaign trail.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Barack Obama-A trade deal for working families
"As president, my top priority is to grow our economy and strengthen the middle class."
Wed Nov 11 2015
Ringgit likely to improve further next week
The ringgit is expected to improve further next week on anticipation of a weaker US economy.
Sat Oct 24 2015
Ringgit leads Asian currency gains as U.S. data temper Fed
Malaysia's ringgit rose, leading gains in Asia, after weak U.S. jobs data.
Mon Apr 06 2015
Obama tells G20 US cannot 'carry world economy'
The US economy is finally kicking into gear just as challenges emerge elsewhere to the world outlook, notably in Europe, China and Japan.
Sat Nov 15 2014
Ringgit opens sharply higher against US dollar
At 9.26am, the local unit was quoted at 3.2200/2220 against the US dollar from 3.2325/2345 on Wednesday.
Thu Jun 19 2014
Five reasons you should be worried about the economy
The turbulence in Syria has already driven oil prices up on global markets, and it is quite uncertain where things go from here.
Wed Sep 04 2013
Obama orders US$85 billion spending cuts, blames Republicans
President Barack Obama has reluctantly ordered an US$85 billion austerity drive that could slow the US economy and slash jobs
Sat Mar 02 2013
Obama calls for reviving US manufacturing
US President Barack Obama called Saturday for quick congressional action designed to grow the US economy, create jobs and making America a magnet for manufacturing.
Sat Feb 16 2013
US Senate approves deal on 'fiscal cliff' crisis
The White House and top Republicans struck a dramatic deal to avert huge New Year tax hikes and postpone automatic spending cuts that had threatened to send the US economy into recession.
Tue Jan 01 2013
Sandy unlikely to damage US economy, analysts say
Hurricane Sandy could be among the 10 most costly hurricanes in US history but it would still be far less damaging than Hurricane Katrina.
Tue Oct 30 2012