Tag: Federal Reserve
U.S. jobless claims applications fall as labor market continues to show...
The U.S. labor market continues to flex its muscle as applications for jobless claims fell again last week and remain at healthy levels in...
Federal Reserve minutes: Too-high inflation, still a threat, could require more...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Most Federal Reserve officials last month still regarded high inflation as an ongoing threat that could require further interest rate increases,...
Retail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that consumers...
NEW YORK (AP) – Americans increased their purchases at retailers last month – for clothing, dining out, sporting goods and other areas-- in a...
Wholesale inflation in U.S. edged up in July from low levels
WASHINGTON (AP) – Wholesale prices in the United States picked up slightly in July yet still suggested that inflationary pressures have eased this year...
U.S. inflation rises for the first time in a year to...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Inflation in the United States rose in July after 12 straight months of declines, boosted by costlier housing. But excluding volatile...
U.S. inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed’s...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Over the past year, inflation in the United States has tumbled from 9% all the way to 3%, softening most of...
U.S. employers add a still-solid 187,000 jobs in June
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected, as the higher interest rates continued to weigh on the economy....
Fitch downgrades U.S. credit rating, citing mounting debt and political divisions
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fitch Ratings has downgraded the United States government's credit rating, citing rising debt at the federal, state, and local levels and...
Job openings fall to lowest level in 2 years as demand...
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers posted fewer jobs in June, a sign that the red-hot demand for workers that has been a key feature...
U.S. economy accelerated unexpectedly to a 2.4% growth rate in April-June...
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy surprisingly accelerated to a 2.4% annual growth rate from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of steadily...
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