US trade gap widens in October on record imports
The trade deficit for the month was pushed by rising oil prices, as well as record imports from China ahead of the holiday shopping season, the Commerce Department said in its monthly report.
Dec 05, 2017, 19:51 PM ISTGlobal growth to boost US exports: Fed chair Yellen
Projecting an upbeat economic prospect for America, federal reserve chair Janet Yellen has told US lawmakers that global growth is expected to boost the country's exports.
Jul 13, 2017, 13:22 PM ISTUS confirms disappointing growth in 2016
The US Commerce Department on Tuesday confirmed a picture of sluggish growth in 2016, with the world`s largest economy growing at its slowest pace in five years.
Feb 28, 2017, 19:15 PM ISTUS trade deficit falls as exports hit more than 1-1/2 year high
The US trade deficit fell more than expected in December as exports rose to their highest level in more than 1-1/2 years, outpacing an increase in imports.
Feb 07, 2017, 22:08 PM ISTUS trade deficit shrinks to 9-month low
The US trade deficit shrank in November to a nine-month low as a sharp drop in imports outpaced a decline in exports, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
Jan 06, 2016, 20:44 PM ISTUS trade deficit grows as exports hit 3-year low
The trade gap widened to $43.9 billion in October from an upwardly revised September reading of $42.5 billion.
Dec 04, 2015, 19:20 PM ISTRupee strengthens 27 paise at 65.24 against US dollar
Besides, increased selling of dollar by exporters and banks and a higher opening in the domestic equity market supported the rupee, they added.
Oct 05, 2015, 10:00 AM ISTUS economy grew 2.3% in second quarter
The US economy picked up sharply in the second quarter, boosted by increased consumer spending and exports after a tepid first quarter, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Jul 30, 2015, 18:51 PM ISTWockhardt recalls 13 drugs in US after FDA concerns
Pharmaceuticals major Wockhardt is recalling 13 drugs in the US, manufactured at its two units at Chikalthana and Waluj in Maharashtra, which were under import restrictions from the USFDA.
Apr 28, 2015, 10:37 AM ISTUS exports hit record $2.35 tn in 2014: White House
US exports registered a record $2.35 trillion last year, with Texas, California, Washington and Illinois the major exporting states, the White House announced.
Feb 27, 2015, 17:42 PM ISTExports to US, EU to rise over three years: Crisil
A shift in Chinese policies from exports to domestic consumption, which results in a rise in wages and incomes, and making the exports less competitive, will also help India.
Aug 11, 2014, 16:17 PM IST