Josh Boak, The Associated Press

Josh Boak is a reporter with The Associated Press,  an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City and founded in 1846.

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Economic Indicators

Biden issues executive order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology

Senior administration officials said the effort stemmed from national security goals rather than economic interests

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |August 9, 2023

3 min read

Biden pitches his economic policies as key to a revival of manufacturing jobs

Economic Indicators

Biden pitches his economic policies as key to a revival of manufacturing jobs

In re-election speeches, U.S. president says his agenda has triggered a resurgence in factory work

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |August 9, 2023

4 min read

What’s behind the looming ‘x-date’ on the U.S. debt limit?

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What’s behind the looming ‘x-date’ on the U.S. debt limit?

Some investors are getting worried after more than three months have passed with little progress

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |April 24, 2023

4 min read

IMF head expects less than 3% global economic growth in 2023

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IMF head expects less than 3% global economic growth in 2023

A prolonged period of slower activity is projected

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |April 6, 2023

3 min read

Biden’s budget plan includes 20% minimum tax on households worth $100 million or more

Tax News

Biden’s budget plan includes 20% minimum tax on households worth $100 million or more

New tax on the ultra wealthy would include ``unrealized gains''

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |March 28, 2022

5 min read

What’s in and what’s out, as Biden offers scaled-back plan

Economic Indicators

What’s in and what’s out, as Biden offers scaled-back plan

President Joe Biden outlined Thursday a US$1.75-trillion framework

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |October 28, 2021

3 min read

White House plans to address economic risk of climate change

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White House plans to address economic risk of climate change

The Biden administration has issued a report with plans to protect the financial, insurance and housing markets

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |October 15, 2021

3 min read

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Tax News

Biden administration makes pitch for higher business taxes

The extra revenue would fund infrastructure such as roads and broadband

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |April 7, 2021

3 min read

U.S. economy dropped 31.7% in Q2

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U.S. economy dropped 31.7% in Q2

The economy struggled under the weight of the viral pandemic

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |August 27, 2020

2 min read

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