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Consumer confidence in U.S. falls in June as Americans fret about...

American consumers lost some confidence in June as expectations over the near-term future fell again.  The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that...

Long-term mortgage rates retreat for second straight week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell for the second straight week, giving some relief to home shoppers already facing...

U.S. applications for jobless benefits come back down after last week’s...

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels even as other signs that the labor market is...

U.S. weekly jobless claims hit highest level since August of 2023

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in more than eight months last week, another indication that the...

U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in two...

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits rose to their highest level in two months last week, but layoffs remain at historically low...

U.S. consumers are confident, but how they feel about the immediate...

U.S. consumer confidence held steady this month even as Americans wrestle with higher prices and feel less optimistic about the short-term future. The Conference Board,...

Consumer confidence slips in February as anxiety over potential recession reappears

American consumers are feeling less confident this month as concerns over a possible recession grew despite the most recent data pointing to a healthy...

American consumers feeling more confident than they have in two years

American consumers, fresh off strong holiday spending, are feeling more confident than they have in two years. The Conference Board, a business research group, said...

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level since September...

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in more than a year, underscoring the resilience of...

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fall again as job market continues...

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to show resilience despite elevated interest rates. Jobless claims...
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