US economy Archives

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

kuwait-live.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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Trump pressures Fed to cut rates amid tariff fallout

kuwait-live.comApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

President Trump’s push to oust Fed Chair Powell drew warnings from CEOs and spurred a brief market rally after his reversal....

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

kuwait-live.comJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Core inflation stayed at 2.8% in December, aligning with expectations but above the Fed’s target. Rising energy costs and tariff threats pose risks to price...

Magnificent Seven tech giants dominate market in historic rise

kuwait-live.comJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

U.S. markets soar with record gains in 2024, driven by Federal Reserve cuts, tech dominance, and robust earnings, but risks loom as Trump’s policies and...

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Fed slashes rates by 50 basis points as inflation cools

kuwait-live.comSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

The Federal Reserve cut rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, its first move since the Covid pandemic, in an effort to stabilize inflation and...

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Fed faces tough decision on rate cuts amid inflation concerns

kuwait-live.comSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

The Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision could signal broader concerns about the economy, with analysts divided over the size of the expected cut....

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European and Asian stocks slide as US jobs data looms

kuwait-live.comSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024

European and Asian markets dropped Friday as investors awaited key U.S. payroll data. The expected report could shape the Fed’s next interest rate decision...

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Nvidia stock drops nearly 10% as global markets slide

kuwait-live.comSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Nvidia stock fell nearly 10% as global markets tumbled amid growing concerns over the economy. Investors are bracing for key U.S. jobs data later this...

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US national debt skyrockets to record $34.4 trillion

kuwait-live.comMarch 2, 2024March 2, 2024

March 2, 2024March 2, 2024

US national debt hits record $34.4 trillion, raising alarms over fiscal policy and market stability. Experts warn of dire consequences....

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US stock futures dip as bond yields climb, rate-cut hopes diminish

kuwait-live.comJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

The latest developments in the US financial markets indicate a shift in investor sentiment as US stock futures witnessed a downturn on Wednesday. This trend...