economics
White House withdraws E.J. Antoni nomination to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
E. J. Antoni was nominated for the role in August, after President Trump fired former BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.
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South Korea-US trade deal: Seoul says can’t ‘pay $350 bn in cash’; seeks alternative solution
South Korea has rejected President Trump’s assertion that it will provide $350 billion in upfront cash for a tariff reduction deal, clarifying the funds were pledged as loans and guarantees. Seoul’s officials warned that such a massive cash outflow would trigger a financial crisis, despite its reserves.
Greenspan, Bernanke and Yellen urge Supreme Court to let Lisa Cook keep her job as a Fed governor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Janet Yellen and other former top economic officials appointed by presidents of both parties urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to preserve the Fede…