The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a 10-week low. Initial jobless claims dropped by 8,000 to 208,000 in the week ending July 11, the Labor Department …
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Sales of previously owned homes fell in June while prices climbed to a record high, as high mortgage rates and limited supply continued to pressure buyers. Existing-home sales dropped …
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U.S. Airline Fuel Spending Tops $6 Billion Again, Up 84% From Last Year
U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, nearly double what they paid a year earlier, according to Bureau of Transportation Statistics data released Tuesday. The May …
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U.S. gasoline prices have fallen below $4 per gallon for the first time since mid-April. The decline comes as oil markets react to a tentative agreement between Washington and Tehran …
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The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on June 17 in Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as chairman. The central bank also signaled a tougher stance on inflation and removed forward …
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New applications for unemployment benefits in the United States rose last week. However, they remained at levels that continue to signal a resilient labor market despite economic uncertainty linked to …
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U.S. Steel announced Monday that it plans to invest up to $2.5 billion to modernize its Mon Valley Works facilities near Pittsburgh. The company said the project will protect thousands …
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The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline fell to $4.24 this week. This marked the second consecutive weekly decline as crude oil prices remained below $100 per …
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Millions of Americans could see their Social Security benefits reduced by an average of about $500 per month starting in 2032, according to a new analysis by the Committee for …
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Trump Announces Nearly $700 Million Initiative to Support Coal Industry
President Donald Trump announced plans on Thursday to direct nearly $700 million in federal support toward the U.S. coal industry. The administration will use the Defense Production Act to fund …