Jobless claims tick up to 209,000, but layoffs stay near historic lows
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.…
US unemployment claims rise but remain at healthy level
WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain at historically healthy levels. The…
A cooler July on wholesale prices, but fuel’s rebound could complicate the Fed’s next move
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike…
Oil prices climb further, while Asian shares are mixed
BANGKOK — Shares were mixed in Asia, while oil prices advanced further on Tuesday after jumping the day…
Wall Street week ahead: inflation, retail sales updates
NEW YORK (AP) — Reports on inflation and retail sales are the central updates for Wall Street this…
US job market sends mixed signals as layoffs stay low and hiring stays muted
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the face of it, the U.S. job market has looked pretty stable this year.…
US mortgage rates rise again, hitting another 52-week high
CHICAGO (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for a fifth consecutive week to its highest…
US filings for jobless benefits rise to 199,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy…
US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient
WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings fell slightly in June, but the labor market continued to show resilience in…
America In Focus: US economy expands at sluggish pace, mortgage rate hit the highest level in a year
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
Trump has been losing his battle to cut interest rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has been losing his own battle to cut interest rates. The president…
US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197K, but layoffs remain historically low
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the…