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U.S. economy grows a sluggish 1.5% in Q2 with inflation remaining...
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. But consumer spending rose. And...
The Fed leaves interest rate unchanged; hike expected in September
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices caused...
Americans’ confidence in U.S. economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up...
Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher...
NEW YORK (AP) – Already feeling pinched since the start of the Iran war, consumers are likely to feel more pain ahead as oil...
More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions...
BOSTON (AP) – More than two dozen states, including Rhode Island, on Thursday sued the Trump administration for requiring them to comply with election...
Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a...
SOUTH KINGSTOWN (AP) – On a pristine Rhode Island beach teeming with noisy seabirds, a group of biologists armed with nets sneak up on...
Retail sales up a modest 0.2% in June
NEW YORK (AP) – Shoppers slowed their spending in June from May amid continuing economic uncertainty and fading benefits from generous government tax refunds.
Retail...
U.S. producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower...
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices, but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook.
The...
Inflation cools more than expected in June
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while...
As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – As the explosive energy demand of artificial intelligence spurs a renaissance for fossil fuels, renewable energy allies are trying to...
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