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Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel

By JOSH BOAK
Dec 17, 2025 9:19 am - President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas.
The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

By PAUL WISEMAN
Dec 16, 2025 7:58 am - The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports.
US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases

By MAE ANDERSON
Dec 15, 2025 2:06 pm - Along with the unpredictable tariffs, stubborn inflation and weak hiring have shaken consumer confidence in the U.S. economy.
Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

By ADRIANA MORGA
Dec 13, 2025 1:11 pm - The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending — sometimes too much. From gifts to travel to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment.
What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you

By CORA LEWIS
Dec 12, 2025 12:01 pm - The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three years. Before September, it had gone nine months without a cut. Here's what to know.
Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

By LINLEY SANDERS and WILL WEISSERT
Dec 11, 2025 8:07 am - President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy and immigration have fallen substantially since March, according to a new AP-NORC poll, the latest indication that two signature issues that got him elected barely a year ago could be turning into liabilities as his party begins to gear up for the 2026 midterms.
Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Dec 10, 2025 6:49 am - The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump, who has demanded steep reductions to borrowing costs.
Trump’s speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from ‘filthy’ countries

By MARC LEVY and JOSH BOAK
Dec 09, 2025 7:13 pm - President Donald Trump is road-testing his claims that he's tackling Americans' affordability woes at a Tuesday rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania — shifting an argument made in Oval Office appearances and social media posts to a campaign-style event.
Silver prices just smashed a new record. What does this mean for the economy?

By Aaron Gregg
Dec 09, 2025 3:03 pm - Silver is giving gold a run for the money. The precious metal has more than doubled in value since the start of the year and broke a fresh record on Tuesday, rising above $60 per troy ounce on New York’s Commodity Exchange for the first time ever.
Wall Street pulls back from its record heights

By STAN CHOE
Dec 08, 2025 2:36 pm - U.S. stocks are pulling away from their record heights on Monday.

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