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…
The latest government inflation and GDP figures are worthless, and will be for months to come
The federal government’s monthly releases of economic statistics — especially the inflation rate and growth as tracked by…
Former Obama economic advisor feels ‘a tiny bit bad’ for Trump on affordability crisis
As President Donald Trump struggles to address Americans’ growing affordability concerns, he has gotten some sympathy from one…
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy…
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically…