US stocks hold in place in the countdown to the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks largely held in place on Tuesday as Wall Street waits to hear…
Fed likely to lower borrowing costs this week, but follow-up rate cuts face longer odds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome…
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority eyes more power for the president
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court ‘s conservative majority on a steady…
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.19%, near its low for the year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, slipping close to its low point…
US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years…
World shares are mixed on hopes for Fed interest rate cut
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — World shares were mixed on Thursday, after U.S. stocks rose to near their records…
Here’s why everyone’s talking about a ‘K-shaped’ economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — From corporate executives to Wall Street analysts to Federal Reserve officials, references to the “K-shaped…
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that…
World shares advance after a rally on Wall Street
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Europe and Asia advanced on Wednesday after benchmarks on Wall Street surged on…
Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut
WASHINGTON (AP) — What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks…