America In Focus: US job market is rebounding, but economic frustration persists
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
Is inflation a red state/blue state issue? It’s increasing either way
WASHINGTON (AP) — After cooling slowly in 2024 and 2025, inflation is rising again, squeezing most Americans’ budgets…
A bump in jobless claims, yet layoffs stay low as Iran war uncertainty lingers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months…
Oil prices fall, Wall Street mixed after record-breaking S&P rally runs out of steam | National News
Oil prices fell and U.S. markets were mixed in early trading Thursday, a day after declines on Wall…
Oil rises toward $100 as U.S.-Iran ceasefire wobbles, stocks cling near records
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are rising Wednesday following the latest flare-up in fighting to threaten the…
US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty…
Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire…
Black and Latino voters face an affordability gap before the midterm
Affordability is a top issue for Americans and will be a key component in the 2026 midterms. Racial and ethnic…
Why the bond market’s message on US debt matters for midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government —…
Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market
WASHINGTON — The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government — causing…
China’s factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy
BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory activity was flat in May, according to an official survey released Sunday, raising…
California air regulators approve changes to cap-and-trade program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California air regulators updated the rules of a key climate program on Friday in…