‘No hire’ job market leaves unemployed in limbo as threats to economy multiply
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Carly Kaprive left a job in Kansas City and moved to Chicago a year…
‘No hire’ job market leaves unemployed in limbo as threats to economy multiply
WASHINGTON — When Carly Kaprive left a job in Kansas City and moved to Chicago a year ago,…
Divided Bank of England holds key interest rate at 4% despite hopes inflation has peaked
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England appeared deeply divided Thursday as it kept its main interest rate…
US home sales accelerated in September to their fastest pace since February as mortgage rates eased
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated in September as declining mortgage rates and a pickup in available…
New data shows the US job market was much weaker than thought in 2024, and this year as well
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally…
How the government shutdown could impact the US economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shutdowns of the federal government usually don’t leave much economic damage. But the one that…
US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined again in September as Americans’ pessimism over inflation and the weakening…
UK inflation remains nearly double target ahead of expected interest rate hold
LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. held steady at 3.8% in the year to August, official figures…
Court rejects Trump’s bid to unseat Fed governor Lisa Cook
WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court ruled Monday that Lisa Cook can remain a Federal Reserve governor, rebuffing…
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…
Applications for jobless benefits jump to 263,000 last week, most in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest…
Rising inflation and a deteriorating job market puts the Fed, and Americans, in a difficult spot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries and airfares jumped while new…