US asks China to fast-track reforms, refrain from devaluation

Last Updated: Saturday, September 5, 2015, 12:53

As the world leaders expressed concern here over slowdown in China dragging down the global economic growth, the US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has told his Chinese counterpart to ensure that the currency is allowed to move freely as per market forces.

US tells China at G20 to avoid 'competitive devaluation'

Last Updated: Friday, September 4, 2015, 23:53

US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew on Friday told his Chinese counterpart at a G20 meeting in Ankara to avoid competitive devaluation and improve communication of Beijing`s economic policy.

Arun Jaitley to visit US; to meet Jacob Lew, foreign investors

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 17:55

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will embark on a 10-day US visit beginning June 16 during which he will meet Treasury Secretary, foreign institutional investors and industry leaders.

US Treasury secretary urges Greece to reach debt deal

Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2015, 02:06

Global finance officials are urging Greece to reach a deal with its creditors and avoid a catastrophic default that would stagger a world economy still emerging from recession.

US debt limit looms again: Jacob Lew warns on `brinksmanship`

Last Updated: Friday, March 6, 2015, 22:27

US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew urged Congress Friday to avoid another disruptive battle over the country`s borrowing ability, which is scheduled to be capped in nine days.

US urges Greece debt negotiators to 'set aside rhetoric'

Last Updated: Saturday, February 14, 2015, 10:00

US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has urged all sides in Greece debt talks to focus on finding a solution to the crisis that risks pushing the eurozone country into default.

WEF 2014: Job creation our top priority, says US

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:53

Terming creation of jobs as one of the top priorities for the US, its Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew on Thursday said the government would not be satisfied until it provides jobs for everyone who is seeking employment.

Congress need to raise debt limit by late February: Lew

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 16:00

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has warned that the US could be on path of default if the Congress did not increase the nation's borrowing limit by late February.

US treasury secretary to visit Europe next week

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 05:32

US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is scheduled to travel to Europe next week for economic talks with top European officials, the Treasury Department announced Monday.

US can pay bills until early March: Treasury

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 07:51

The United States will run out of money to pay its bills by early March if Congress does not raise the nation`s borrowing limit, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said Thursday.

Chidambaram to meet US Treasury Secy, FIIs next month

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 10:50

Faced with a high current account deficit and declining forex reserves, Finance Minister P Chidambaram in his forthcoming US visit will meet FIIs in San Fransisco to woo investments.