Matt Ott
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits tick up slightly as labor market...
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but remains at healthy levels that continue to show a strong U.S....
U.S. consumer confidence declines again in May
Consumer confidence fell in May as Americans became more pessimistic about the labor market, on top of elevated anxiety over inflation.
The Conference Board reported...
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits, labor market still showing strength
NEW YORK (AP) – Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week after a previous spike that some took as a sign that higher...
Wells Fargo agrees to pay $1B to settle shareholders’ class-action lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) – Wells Fargo has agreed to a pay $1 billion to settle a lawsuit filed by its shareholders who alleged the bank...
Average 30-year mortgage rate dips as spring season opens
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dipped for the fourth straight week, a good sign for potential home buyers and a real estate market...
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate falls a 6th straight week
WASHINGTON (AP) – The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined for the sixth straight week, giving potential homebuyers a tiny amount of relief after...
Fewer Americans seek jobless benefits despite slowing economy
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remains historically low even as the U.S. economy slows in...
U.S. home construction dips 0.7% in October, but permits jump
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) – Construction of new homes in the United States fell 0.7% in October, but a big jump in the number...
U.S. monthly budget deficit eases to $165B in Oct., down 42%...
The United States monthly budget deficit fell in October as the government collected more taxes from individuals and corporations thanks to a much improved...
U.S. consumer confidence rebounds in October after 3 declines
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) – United States consumer confidence rose in October after three straight declines as the public's anxiety about the delta variant...



















