The economy of 2025 in five charts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed,…
Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most closed nations, legalizes crypto mining and exchanges
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan — ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most isolated nations, officially legalized mining…
Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
NEW YORK — The White House cannot lapse in its funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a…
Iran appoints new central bank governor after record currency fall and mass protests
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Wednesday appointed a new governor to the central bank after the former one…
Stocks slip on Wall Street as 2025 winds down | Ap-business
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slipped in quiet trading on Wall Street Monday to kick off another holiday-shortened…
Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here’s a recap of his trade actions this year
It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for U.S. trade policy. President Donald Trump launched a barrage of…
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week
WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the…
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in…
Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level since the US rolled out tariffs in April
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers’ confidence in the economy was shaken in December as Americans grew anxious about high…
Trump’s address was partisan and defiant on the economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on…