US Opens Tesla Cybercab Safety Investigation Over Self Certification
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla’s self-certification of its Cybercab robotaxi.The regulator wants to know that Tesla used the correct process and…
Trump Renews Pressure on Fed as Interest Rate Debate Intensifies
President Donald Trump has renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve over interest rates and the United States’ trade deficits. The Fed declined to comment on Trump’s latest social media post.Trump’s…
U.S. Stocks Fall as Strong Jobs Report Raises Interest Rate Hike Concerns
U.S. stocks moved lower on Friday after a stronger than expected jobs report increased concerns about another interest rate hike.The latest employment data showed that U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs…
How Could the US Iran Conflict End? Experts See Three Possible Paths
The prospect of a quick agreement to end the US Iran conflict appears increasingly uncertain. Both sides continue to exchange military strikes while maintaining tough public positions.The conflict has now…
U.S. Jobs Report and Interest Rates: Strong August Hiring Pushes Treasury Yields Higher
A strong U.S. jobs report for August pushed Treasury yields higher and increased speculation that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates later this month. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000…
Global Stock Markets Fall as US Iran Strikes Push Oil Near $95
Global stock markets fell on Wednesday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher. Investors feared that further attacks could disrupt energy supplies and increase…
US Venezuela Oil Deal Faces Growing Criticism
The United States and Venezuela have reached a major oil agreement covering 17 Venezuelan oil fields. The deal gives a US led company long term rights to develop the fields…
US Iran Hostilities Resume After New Airstrikes
US-Iran hostilities have resumed after the United States launched new airstrikes against Iranian targets. Iran responded with attacks aimed at American interests in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Iraq, raising concerns…
Party Government in the United States Since 1857
The balance of power in the United States government has changed many times since 1857. Control has shifted between Democrats and Republicans in the House, Senate, and White House.When the…
Mark Carney Criticizes US Approach to Canada Trade Talks
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has criticized the United States over its approach to trade negotiations with Canada. He said US negotiators made demands that were too high while offering…
