Key inflation gauge rose last month while Americans cut back on spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key inflation gauge moved higher in May in the latest sign that prices remain…
New York is the worst place for a ‘cheap date.’ Here are the best cities for romance on a budget
If you feel like it’s getting harder to treat your partner to a night out without breaking the…
America Warned of Millions Who Are ‘Functionally Unemployed’
While headline unemployment may be stable, an increasing number of Americans are experiencing what is referred to as…
Powell says rate cuts can wait, putting Fed chair in conflict with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding…
Inflation eases back more than expected in May, trimmed mean at lowest since 2021
Inflation eased further last month, with consumer prices rising 2.1 per cent over the year to May, down…
How much do you need to earn to feel financially secure? At least six figures, many Americans say.
A huge swath of Americans feels under pressure to earn big bucks simply to keep pace with the…
Americans grow uneasy about the economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ view of the U.S. economy worsened in June, resuming a downward slide that had…
Ceasefire between Israel and Iran already being tested as markets bet it will stave off ‘stagflationary shock’
A ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump Monday evening and later confirmed by Israel has been put to…
Price of rice in Japan falls below ¥4,000 per 5 kilograms
The average price of rice sold at about 1,000 supermarkets across Japan in the week through June 15…
Inflation falls but not unemployment
At less than 3%, the inflation figure for May is well within the target set by the government…