The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell again last week, remaining near seven-month lows.…
Inflation
Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October
LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. rose sharply to a six-month high in October and back…
Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands
NEW YORK — With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers…
Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
WASHINGTON — Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that…
Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures
Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures
Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures
Chair Jerome Powell says the Federal Reserve will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and…
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.78%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower this week, ending a…
US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some pressures remain elevated
WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States rose last month, remaining low but suggesting that…
Top Federal Reserve official defends central bank’s independence in wake of Trump win
WASHINGTON — A Federal Reserve official gave a lengthy defense of the central bank’s political independence…
Stock market today: World shares are mixed after Wall Street’s mixed finish, as dollar surges
BANGKOK — Shares rose in European trading after a retreat in Asia on Thursday following a…