How might the federal shutdown affect the US economy?
Here’s a question about the shutdown submitted by an Associated Press reader, Ryan S.: How might the shutdown…
Trump holds up $18 billion for NYC rail projects
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration said Wednesday it was putting a hold on roughly $18 billion to…
US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined again in September as Americans’ pessimism over inflation and the weakening…
Wall Street drifts around its records as its relentless rally takes a breath | Stock Market
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting on Monday as Wall Street lets off the accelerator for…
UK inflation remains nearly double target ahead of expected interest rate hold
LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. held steady at 3.8% in the year to August, official figures…
Applications for jobless benefits jump to 263,000 last week, most in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest…
Rising inflation and a deteriorating job market puts the Fed, and Americans, in a difficult spot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries and airfares jumped while new…
Wall Street holds steady following the latest signals that the job market is slowing | Stock Market
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is holding steady on Thursday as the countdown ticks to an update…
August consumer confidence dips with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving unease
WASHINGTON — Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job…
Stocks hold steady just below recent records on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding near breakeven in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday as indexes…