Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as Chair Powell pivots back to economics
WASHINGTON (AP) — After two weeks of intense political and legal scrutiny, the Federal Reserve will seek to…
Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two…
Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable
President Donald Trump ‘s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest…
Trump heads to Davos to talk about affordability
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to use a key address Wednesday to try to convince Americans…
Just 198,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week, fewer than expected
WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as U.S. layoffs remain low despite growing concern…
Venezuelans struggle with crumbling economy
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At the White House, President Donald Trump vows American intervention in Venezuela will pour…
UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% this year
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7% this…
Japan’s base pay growth holds steady, but nominal wage increases slow
Growth in Japan’s base salaries held firm even as nominal wage gains decelerated sharply, sending mixed signals to…
The economy of 2025 in five charts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed,…
Health subsidies expire for millions of Americans
NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the…
As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
HONG KONG — By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial…
China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
HONG KONG (AP) — By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in…