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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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday as officials weighed persistent inflation, rising oil prices, and signs of weakness in the labor market. The central bank kept its …

Republican voters in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District chose Laurie Buckhout as their nominee on March 3. Buckhout is set for a November showdown with incumbent Rep. Don Davis (D-NC). …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 1,200 points on Friday and crossed the 50,000 mark for the first time. The move capped a sharp rebound in U.S. stocks …

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at limiting Wall Street firms from buying single-family homes. The White House says the move is meant to make homeownership more …

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell again last week. Claims remain at a historically healthy level, according to The Associated Press, which first reported the data. New …

The U.S. economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual pace in the third quarter, according to new government data released Tuesday. It beat analyst expectations, and marked the fastest growth …