The US economy looks strong, but that’s tough news for those hoping for cheaper borrowing costs. Borrowers have been waiting for lower rates to improve the...
Current economic trends could continue into 2025, with a stable job market amid some cost-cutting. On the investment side, strong gains for housing and stocks are...
Overall, 80% of survey respondents say inflation is making it more difficult to shop locally. American consumers feel strongly about supporting their local businesses, even if...
The “no landing” scenario – a situation where the US economy keeps growing, inflation reignites and the Federal Reserve has little room to cut interest rates...
The jobs report was so broadly strong that it signaled the end of the recent labor market cooling … [+] trend. getty The September jobs report...
UPS hiring 2,100 Seattle workers for holiday season UPS is looking to fill thousands of job positions in Seattle as the busy holiday delivery season approaches....
The September jobs report came in stronger than expected, with 254,000 jobs added. With the election a month away, it could give Kamala Harris the boost...
The US economy added 254,000 jobs in September, way above the forecast of 147,000. The unemployment rate unexpectedly decreased to 4.1% in September. The Fed is...
As consumers continue to face higher prices for groceries and other goods, the Federal Trade Commission is looking at whether some of those price hikes are...
The widening conflict in the Middle East threatens to crimp growth and stoke inflation, experts say. Hurricane Helene is a big short-term disruption but shouldn’t hit...
The economy’s resilience has come as a relief. Economists had expected that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive campaign to subdue inflation — it jacked up interest rates...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. labor market is still reliably cranking out jobs each month, enough to give Americans the confidence and paychecks to keep spending...