US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty
WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor…
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
NEW YORK — Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at…
The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts
NEW YORK (AP) — Financial markets muddled through the first two months of the year. Then came the…
Insiders profit as Iran war pressure points build on global economy
Winners are thin on the ground right now. In a case of rather unfortunate timing, US President Donald…
Global economic optimism dims as the Iran war drags on
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the…
Vance holds first anti-fraud task force meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Friday held the inaugural meeting of a new anti-fraud task…
Made in America law is causing problems for affordable housing developers
It has a catchy name — Build America, Buy America — and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing…
Average US long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38%, the highest level in more than 6 months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than six months,…
Wall Street has its worst day since the war with Iran started and crude oil prices rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell sharply Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over again from…
Job market optimism has fallen since 2022: New Gallup survey
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ outlook on the job market has turned increasingly pessimistic, a surprisingly negative shift given…
Americans will likely spend them on gas
Gas prices are likely to remain elevated for some time, even if the war ends soon, because shipping…
Higher tax refunds will likely be used to offset rising gas prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy was supposed to start the year with a bang, fueled by an…