Obama signs deal to boost taxes on wealthy US President Barack Obama has signed a bill that boosts taxes on the wealthiest Americans, while preserving tax cuts for most American households. Business • 03 Jan 13
Obama signs deal to boost taxes on wealthy US President Barack Obama has signed a bill that boosts taxes on the wealthiest Americans, while preserving tax cuts for most American households. Business • 03 Jan 13
World markets climb on US fiscal deal European shares are continuing to see strong gains today after US lawmakers finally approved a deal preventing huge tax hikes and spending cuts. Business • 03 Jan 13
World markets climb on US fiscal deal European shares are continuing to see strong gains today after US lawmakers finally approved a deal preventing huge tax hikes and spending cuts. Business • 03 Jan 13
Oil steady as 'fiscal cliff' deadline approaches Oil prices were little changed today as a US budget deadline neared with rival politicians still at odd over key issues. Business • 31 Dec 12
Oil steady as 'fiscal cliff' deadline approaches Oil prices were little changed today as a US budget deadline neared with rival politicians still at odd over key issues. Business • 31 Dec 12
Obama urges Congress to avoid 'fiscal cliff' Congressional negotiators burrowed into their Capitol offices to see if they can stop the US economy from falling off of a ‘fiscal cliff’ in just three days when the biggest tax increases ever to hit Americans in one shot are scheduled to begin. News • 29 Dec 12
Obama urges Congress to avoid 'fiscal cliff' Congressional negotiators burrowed into their Capitol offices to see if they can stop the US economy from falling off of a ‘fiscal cliff’ in just three days when the biggest tax increases ever to hit Americans in one shot are scheduled to begin. News • 29 Dec 12
US leaders to make final effort to avoid 'cliff' President Barack Obama and congressional leaders have agreed to make a final effort to prevent the United States from going over the "fiscal cliff". News • 28 Dec 12
US leaders to make final effort to avoid 'cliff' President Barack Obama and congressional leaders have agreed to make a final effort to prevent the United States from going over the "fiscal cliff". News • 28 Dec 12
Hopes of 'fiscal cliff' deal rise US House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner emerged from a meeting with fellow Republicans pledging to press forward on talks to avert the "fiscal cliff," as hope of a deal rose. Business • 18 Dec 12
Hopes of 'fiscal cliff' deal rise US House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner emerged from a meeting with fellow Republicans pledging to press forward on talks to avert the "fiscal cliff," as hope of a deal rose. Business • 18 Dec 12
No 'substantive' progress in fiscal cliff talks House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said there was no progress on Thursday in "fiscal cliff" talks with US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and criticized President Barack Obama and Democrats for failing to "get serious" about including spending cuts in a final deal. Business • 29 Nov 12
No 'substantive' progress in fiscal cliff talks House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said there was no progress on Thursday in "fiscal cliff" talks with US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and criticized President Barack Obama and Democrats for failing to "get serious" about including spending cuts in a final deal. Business • 29 Nov 12
Oil rises as worries over US budget deal ease The price of oil rose today as US leaders voiced optimism that a budget deal would be reached before the end of the year. Business • 29 Nov 12
Oil rises as worries over US budget deal ease The price of oil rose today as US leaders voiced optimism that a budget deal would be reached before the end of the year. Business • 29 Nov 12
Markets rally with US 'fiscal cliff' progress Europe's main stock markets rebounded from multi-month lows to post their biggest daily gain in 10 weeks thanks to signs of progress in US talks to avoid a budget crisis. Business • 19 Nov 12
Markets rally with US 'fiscal cliff' progress Europe's main stock markets rebounded from multi-month lows to post their biggest daily gain in 10 weeks thanks to signs of progress in US talks to avoid a budget crisis. Business • 19 Nov 12
US fiscal cliff, Europe's debt woes worry G20 Leading world economies pressed the US yesterday to act decisively to avert a rush of spending cuts and tax hikes. Business • 05 Nov 12
US fiscal cliff, Europe's debt woes worry G20 Leading world economies pressed the US yesterday to act decisively to avert a rush of spending cuts and tax hikes. Business • 05 Nov 12
