US consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans…
Just 198,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week, fewer than expected
WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as U.S. layoffs remain low despite growing concern…
Filipino rescuers detect ‘signs of life’ in deadly garbage avalanche; dozens missing
MANILA, Philippines — Rescuers detected signs of life in an avalanche of garbage that killed at least four…
Wall Street rises toward records following mixed data on the job market
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising toward records Friday following a mixed report on the U.S.…
Slightly more Americans file for jobless benefits in the last week of 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. filings for jobless benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically low,…
Slightly more Americans file for jobless benefits in the last week of 2025, but layoffs remain low
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. filings for jobless benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically…
US markets follow global markets lower before the bell
U.S. markets are pointing lower before the opening bell as the optimism that seemed kicked off the new…
Job openings slide to 2nd lowest level in 5 years as hiring remains sluggish
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers posted far fewer jobs in November than the previous month, a sign that employers…
The economy of 2025 in five charts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed,…
Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
NEW YORK — The White House cannot lapse in its funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a…
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy…
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically…