President Donald Trump has announced an unprecedented economic campaign against Iran, calling it an “ECONOMIC D-DAY.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will follow the move with what …
"inflation"
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Millions of older Americans are struggling to afford groceries as food prices continue to rise faster than many fixed incomes, according to a report by Iowa Public Radio and Harvest …
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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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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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Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) won Alabama’s Republican Senate primary runoff on June 16. He defeated former Navy SEAL veteran Jared Hudson and secured the GOP nomination in a race closely …
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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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The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, beating expectations and showing continued strength in the labor market. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, according to the Labor Department. …
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U.S. consumer confidence rose slightly in April, even as Americans faced higher gasoline prices and rising inflation. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index increased to 92.8 …
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U.S. existing home sales dropped to a nine-month low in March. Rising mortgage rates, limited inventory, and weak consumer confidence slowed activity across the housing market. New data from the …
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U.S. stocks surged Wednesday after a last-minute ceasefire between the United States and Iran calmed markets and reduced fears of a wider conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,326 …