Economy
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Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Apr 24, 2025 2:52 pm - Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a recession and that the president’s broad and haphazardly enforced tariffs will cause prices to rise.
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Wall Street’s rally loses momentum as more companies say the trade war is clouding their plans
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US filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturn
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Wall Street rises in a worldwide rally after Trump softens his tough talk on trade and the Fed
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Wall Street rallies and recovers most of Monday’s slide as the dollar and US bond market steady
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US, global economic outlook worsens in the face of Trump's tariffs, IMF says
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Project Labor Agreements deliver on policymakers’ promises to taxpayers and workersApr 19, 2025 1:48 pm - With tariffs, market volatility, and mass government layoffs dominating headlines lately, much of our national economic discourse has centered around whether public policies and investments are maximizing value for taxpayers and opportunities for American workers.
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U.S. jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong despite recession fears
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Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell, saying he’s ‘not happy’ with him over interest rates
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Hiring challenges persist in skilled tradesApr 16, 2025 8:44 am - A growing trend of high school counselors and parents encouraging kids to attend college instead of learning a trade or pursuing a manufacturing career can present hiring challenges for many industries.