US iflation remains elevated with conflict in Iran ongoing and new trade fights emerging
WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve stayed elevated last month in the…
US economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June. But consumer…
World shares mostly gain as US ups economic pressure on Iran
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher Tuesday in Europe and Asia after U.S. stocks drifted to a…
Wall Street drifts at the start of a week that could swing stocks and bonds
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish Monday as the countdown ticks toward potentially…
America In Focus: Fed officials eye higher rates; unemployment claims fall
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
Wall Street week ahead: Reports on consumer confidence and inflation on tap
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street will get key updates next week on closely-watched measures for consumer confidence…
Why Treasury Secretary Bessent’s moves to calm the bond market haven’t worked so far
WASHINGTON (AP) — Interest rates rebounded Thursday despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to put a lid…
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…
US Senate confirms Mark Cruz to lead Indian Health Service
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Senate voted Friday to confirm Mark Cruz, a citizen of the Klamath…
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 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…
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…