US economy1 day agoWhat tariffs will really cost Canadians and AmericansHouseholds and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?1 day ago2 days agoFed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high.2 days ago5 days ago'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tipsTips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.5 days ago7 days agoTrump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapseCanada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.7 days ago21 Aug 2026Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-livedEconomists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Why the US economy is ringing alarm bellsThe US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?21 Aug 202620 Aug 2026US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decadeIt comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.20 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continuesAnalysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July. 7 Aug 2026...