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Data show Trump trade war failed to cut US China trade gap

qatarinformer.comJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

WASHINGTON: More than seven years after President Donald Trump launched sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, official data and widely cited economic studies show the measures raised costs inside...

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New York leads jump in U.S. unemployment filings

qatarinformer.comMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Weekly jobless claims in the United States rose sharply to 241,000 for the week ending April 26, reflecting an increase of 18,000 from the prior...

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US markets tumble as Trump revives tariff-based strategy

qatarinformer.comApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

The U.S. stock market has experienced significant volatility during the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term, recording one of the weakest openings to...

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Powell defends Fed’s independence amid Trump’s remarks

qatarinformer.comApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for his removal and blaming the central bank’s leadership for...

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Apple announces historic $500B investment in US manufacturing, AI

qatarinformer.comFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

Apple has announced an unprecedented commitment to invest more than $500 billion in the U.S. economy over the next four years. The initiative, revealed on...

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Rising egg prices add pressure to U.S. inflation worries

qatarinformer.comFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

Rising egg prices in the U.S. are drawing attention as inflation concerns persist, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy strategy. A severe egg shortage,...

Bitcoin drops 7.3% since Trump’s inauguration amid weak sentiment

qatarinformer.comFebruary 17, 2025February 17, 2025

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025

Bitcoin continued its downward trajectory on Monday, declining 0.8% to $96,197, as the cryptocurrency market remained subdued amid the U.S. Presidents Day holiday. With stock...

US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns

qatarinformer.comJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Inflation in the United States remained persistent in December, with a key gauge monitored by the Federal Reserve rising 2.6% year-over-year, up from 2.4% in...

Magnificent Seven tech giants dominate market in historic rise

qatarinformer.comJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term, the U.S. stock market is entering a unique and unprecedented phase, defined by historic gains...

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Fed slashes rates by 50 basis points as inflation cools

qatarinformer.comSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

MENA Newswire News Desk: The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, marking the first reduction since the...