IMF sees ‘buoyant’ US economy accelerating this year but warns of risks from tariffs, rising debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — A “buoyant’’ U.S. economy is poised to see accelerated growth and lower unemployment this year.…
A fragile rebound in US consumer confidence in February after January’s plunge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The American consumer’s confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering a…
US economy hits the brakes as GDP slows to 1.4% in fourth quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. economic growth slowed in the final three months of last year, dragged down by…
Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment…
Wall Street steadies after its AI-induced sell-off
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks steadied on Friday after an encouraging update on inflation helped calm a…
In Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primary
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — When Donald Trump fought his way back to the White House in 2024, he…
US stocks drop sharply as investors hunt for losers that will be hurt by AI
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as the market punished companies seen as potential losers…
Argentina’s Milei faces backlash over outdated inflation index as prices tick up
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Inflation in crisis-prone Argentina accelerated more than expected and for a fifth straight…
The economy is booming. So why is the job market lagging?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy is on a tear. So why is the American job market limping…
Why Trump doesn’t want home prices to fall
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants to keep home prices high, bypassing calls to ramp up construction…
Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hits 44-year high
Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hit a 44-year high in 2025, reflecting elevated food prices, according…
US consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans…