Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
NEW YORK (AP) — Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a…
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.53%, highest level in nine months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reaching its highest level in nine months, another…
Taiwan urges $630 billion asset management industry to scale up
Taiwan must scale up its largest asset managers if it hopes to compete as a regional financial hub…
America In Focus: mortgage rate rises while Wall Street looks to continue its winning ways
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
Europe energy prices to remain high through 2027 at least, officials say
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — European Union officials said Friday that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to…
UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations on Tuesday…
UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis – The Washington Post
UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis The Washington PostUN Lowers Growth Forecasts…
America In Focus: Hotter inflation doesn’t stop consumers, investors
In the past week, many Americans remained focused on the economy, inflation and how those forces could impact…
Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in first drop in weeks
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged lower this week, its first drop after rising the previous two…
US jobless benefit claims hit 211,000, rising from previous week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low…
US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite…
Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump’s economy
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Standing behind a downtown bar, Evan Duke smiled when he thought about no longer…