New data shows the US job market was much weaker than thought in 2024, and this year as well
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally…
DC’s shutdown hasn’t stopped the stock market. Here’s what may
NEW YORK (AP) — If the U.S. government’s latest shutdown can’t stop the stock market, what can? Stock…
US stocks edge up to more records, led by tech
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged up to more records on Thursday as technology stocks kept rising…
Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks up for second straight week, to 6.34%
WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the second straight week…
Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve governor…
US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined again in September as Americans’ pessimism over inflation and the weakening…
Wall Street coasts toward the end of another winning month
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are coasting toward the finish of Wall Street’s latest winning month on…
Wall Street rises to its first gain in 4 days
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Friday and trimmed their losses for the week after a report…
New US tariffs hit pharmaceuticals, cabinets, furniture and trucks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical…
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage edges higher after declining four weeks in a row
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up this week, ending a four-week slide that brought…
US stocks slip again as Wall Street’s rally loses steam
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted lower on Wednesday as a seemingly relentless rally on Wall…
US stocks slip as Wall Street takes a pause from its relentless rally
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes slipped on Tuesday as Wall Street took a pause from its…