America In Focus: US inflation cooled in June, but AI build-out poses latest threat
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
Most Americans are cutting back even as US markets roar, survey shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained…
Higher Gas Prices Are Hitting Lower-Income Americans the Hardest
Surging gas prices are inflaming a longstanding economic divide in America, as households with lower incomes struggle to…
A confidence uptick, a $4.18 gas shock: What Americans told the Conference Board
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought…
1970s lessons have made global economies less vulnerable to oil shocks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world economy is experiencing a disorienting flashback to the 1970s. Oil prices are once…
Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to the year
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised that 2026 would be a bumper year for economic growth, but…
Fed pick Kevin Warsh apt to cut interest rates anyway
The war in Iran has caused oil prices to spike, prompting concerns about a resurgence of inflation. That…
The stock market has only seen 4 periods like this in 100 years
The S&P 500 is on pace for another double-digit gain this year. Adam Spatacco | The Motley Fool…
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their…
Wall Street drifts as tech stocks climb and oil prices sink
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting in mixed trading on Monday as technology stocks recover some…
Wall Street rises to its first gain in 4 days
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Friday and trimmed their losses for the week after a report…
As U.S. jobs disappear, the Federal Reserve returns to rate cuts
It’s getting harder to find work in the United States. U.S. businesses added just 22,000 jobs from July…