US Fed will likely cut again despite economic murkiness from shutdown
Washington: The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its second rate cut of the year on Wednesday, despite…
Trump Tariffs Deliver Shock ‘Wake-Up Call’ to a World Denim Hub
One of the world’s poorest countries is reeling from the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime,…
COLUMN: Job growth slows, but Salem fares better than Portland, Eugene
The economy of the Salem area is a stand-out. Even though job growth has been slowing, the area’s…
Social Security payments to be sent Oct. 22. Here’s who gets them.
US to phase out most paper checks for federal benefits The federal government will begin phasing out paper…
Social Security COLA increase still uncertain after shutdown. Here’s why
Social Security trust fund projected to run dry in less than 10 years The main trust fund used…
Growing number of Americans facing prospect of long-term unemployment
New York — When 41-year-old Emily Groveman is not volunteering at a New York City animal shelter, she’s…
Two BOE Rate-Setters Say Slower Cuts Needed to Fight Inflation
Two Bank of England policymakers said the central bank should slow the pace of interest-rate cuts to prevent…
US weekly jobless claims decline, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs estimate
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week,…
Verizon exec tells unemployed Gen Z they can always volunteer to stand out in the current bleak job market: ‘No one’s going to say no to free work’
Young millennials and Gen Zers are having a hard time breaking into the world of work. Millions are…
Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over moving production to US | Trade War News
Stellantis announced a $13bn investment in the US, which will see production of the Jeep Compass move to…
US judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to fire thousands of gov’t workers | Donald Trump News
A federal judge said the layoffs by the administration of US President Donald Trump seem politically motivated and…
When is the Social Security 2026 COLA announcement date?
Social Security checks increasing in 2025 The Cost of Living Adjustment is rising in 2025, which will change…