America’s fight with high costs plays out in Nevada’s housing market
LAS VEGAS (AP) — When his parents were about his age, they bought their first home. But for…
Shares plunge as oil prices spike near $120 a barrel
BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 5% and other Asian markets also tumbled…
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…
Should you raid retirement savings for a home down payment?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Raiding retirement savings for a down payment on a home can be tempting, especially…
US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000, layoffs remain low
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week was unchanged from the week before,…
China’s economic growth target dips to 4.5% in uncertain times
BEIJING (AP) — China signaled continuity rather than change in its economic policy Thursday, announcing a slightly lower…
National People’s Congress to set China’s economic goals for coming years
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country’s policy…
Markets in Europe steady after Asian shares swoon over widening Iran war
BANGKOK (AP) — European shares opened higher on Wednesday after another day of sell-offs in Asia, where South…
As China’s economy slows, some are snapping up cheap apartments to ‘retire’ early
The “Life in Venice” housing development, a multibillion-dollar replica of the Italian city on the Chinese coast, stands…
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…
US wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected, up 0.5% from December and 2.9% from a year ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month. The Labor Department reported Friday…
A slight uptick in US jobless claims as layoffs stay relatively healthy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy…