Fed chair says trade tensions and slowing global growth have weighed on the economy
Firm eyes U.S. expansion with acquisition of Milwaukee-based investment bank
The country added 224,000 jobs after weak employment growth in May
President alleges China and Europe are manipulating their currencies
The president announced his plan to tap two economists on Tuesday evening
Consumer confidence slipped, but remains high
But gains are expected to be smaller the rest of the year
Experts answer questions about recent market developments
Core prices rose 0.1% in May
Slowing economic growth, flat corporate earnings are other causes for concern