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…
Global shares fall after Trump’s Iran threats
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares dipped Monday across the board, as oil prices continued to climb after U.S.…
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…
Trump expects his Fed pick and AI to deliver a replay of the ’90s boom. Economists have doubts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, his Treasury secretary and his choice to lead the Federal Reserve believe…
The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher-income Americans and those with college degrees have ramped up their spending more quickly in…
Gold, silver hit record highs on safe-haven demand, Fed rate-cut bets
Gold and silver prices jumped to record highs on Monday, bolstered by geopolitical and economic uncertainties and growing…
Inflation eased in November, coming in below forecasts
Trump speaks about affordability at McDonald’s forum President Trump joked that he was the “first former McDonald’s fry…
Social Security COLA hike coming in 2026. What to know
Cost of living: How to calculate and compare The cost of living is the amount of money it…
Wall Street hits records following an encouraging update on inflation
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks hit records on Friday after an update on inflation came in a…
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…
Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed’s Powell says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve…
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…