Articles filed under Economy
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Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals likelihood of another hike this year to fight inflationSep 20, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for the second time in its past three meetings, a sign that it's moderating its fight aga...
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Post Labor Day, signs of a resurgent union movementSep 18, 2023 1:00 am - Recent events have brought new considerations for America's workforce and real signs of a resurgent labor movement. The labor market is tight. Concerns about inflation, ...
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Applications for U.S. jobless benefits tick up slightlySep 14, 2023 1:00 am - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week ticked up modestly after falling to the lowest level in seven months the week before, as companies c...
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Wholesale price inflation accelerated in August from historically slow paceSep 14, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - U.S. wholesale prices increases accelerated in August, a sign that inflation remains stubbornly persistent despite a series of sharp interest rate hikes by ...
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High gas prices push up inflation, but prices overall are slowly moving in the right directionSep 13, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Inflation jumped last month largely because of a spike in gas prices but other costs rose more slowly, suggesting price pressures are easing at a gradual pa...
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India seeks a greater voice for the developing world at G20 but the Ukraine war may overshadow talksSep 08, 2023 1:00 am - NEW DELHI - It's never been easy for the leaders of the world's largest economies to find common ground, but Russia's war on Ukraine has made it even harder for the Grou...
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US applications for unemployment benefits fall to lowest level in 7 monthsSep 07, 2023 1:00 am - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months with the labor market seemingly resistant to the higher int...
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White House asks Congress to pass short-term funding to keep government operating, official tells APSep 01, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Thursday that Congress should pass a short-term funding measure to ensure the government keeps operating after the current budget ...
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US employers added a solid 187,000 jobs in August in sign of a still-resilient labor marketSep 01, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's employers added 187,000 jobs in August, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal...
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Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows a modest rise in latest sign of slowing price increasesAug 31, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained low last month, adding to signs of cooling price increases and raising the likelihoo...