US stocks rise within 0.5% of their record, even as oil prices keep climbing
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ticked higher Wednesday following strong profit reports from BlackRock and other big…
US inflation cools with a 0.4% June drop, but Iran conflict threatens a reversal
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell,…
US stocks hold steadier after inflation data, even as IBM plunges
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding steadier Tuesday after a report showed U.S. inflation was not as…
Warsh vows to crush inflation but offers no hint on the Fed’s next move
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Tuesday that the Fed will make high inflation “a…
Falling gas prices likely cut inflation last month
WASHINGTON — Inflation likely cooled last month as gas prices declined, providing consumers with some welcome relief even…
Massive AI buildout poses inflation threat as consumers pay more for electricity
WASHINGTON — American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache. The…
Massive AI buildout poses the latest inflation threat for consumers and the Fed
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache.…
America In Focus: Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time high
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the…
US jobless claims dip to 215,000 as layoffs stay historically low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in…
Japan’s bank lending rises fastest since COVID-19, backing BOJ’s path
Japan’s bank lending expanded at the fastest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting credit is still accessible and…
Japan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992
Japanese wages climbed again in May, comfortably outpacing inflation and reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s stance toward raising…