As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
HONG KONG — By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial…
Former Obama economic advisor feels ‘a tiny bit bad’ for Trump on affordability crisis
As President Donald Trump struggles to address Americans’ growing affordability concerns, he has gotten some sympathy from one…
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically…
US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season
This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices. According to data from…
US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
NEW YORK — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland every…
How tariffs and the US economy are affecting holiday shopping in 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland…
US job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million
WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in at 7.7 million with ongoing uncertainty over…
Wall Street pulls back from its record heights | Ap-business
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks pulled away from their record heights on Monday. The S&P 500 slipped…
US consumer sentiment improved this month but remains subdued
U.S. consumers’ mood improved slightly this month, with worries about inflation easing a bit, but remains gloomy WASHINGTON…
Japan OKs $135 billion stimulus package to help revive its sluggish economy
TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.4 billion) stimulus package Friday to help spur the…