Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed’s Powell says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve…
Trump says inflation is ‘defeated’ and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than…
Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.3%, back to its lowest level in about a year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, returning to its lowest level in…
Fed minutes: Most officials supported further rate cuts as worries about jobs rose
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most members of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate setting committee supported further reductions to its key…
Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the first time
NEW YORK (AP) — Gold futures soared above $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time Tuesday, as…
DC’s shutdown hasn’t stopped the stock market. Here’s what may
NEW YORK (AP) — If the U.S. government’s latest shutdown can’t stop the stock market, what can? Stock…
Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks up for second straight week, to 6.34%
WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the second straight week…
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 coasts toward the end of another winning month
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are coasting toward the finish of Wall Street’s latest winning month on…
Wall Street rises to its first gain in 4 days
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Friday and trimmed their losses for the week after a report…