Topline The economy will be a hot-button topic in Tuesday’s presidential debate, with Vice President Kamala Harris likely to emphasize the Biden administratio
NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady in quiet trading on Tuesday, offering a calm respite following weeks of sharp swings.The S&P 500 was 0
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s sluggish pace, and the unem
US job openings dropped to their lowest level since 2021 in a further sign the labor market was losing steam — but probably not enough for the Fed
The paper suggests, for example, that when labor markets are loose, policymakers can continue to regard supply shocks as of less consequence to underlying infla
Topline The economy will be a hot-button topic during this week’s Democratic National Convention, with Democrats likely to emphasize the U.S.’ strong recove
Goldman Sachs has cut its probability forecast for a U.S. recession to 20% shortly after raising it, as fresh labor market data sparked a reassessment of market
WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of high
Asian stocks were higher Friday after U.S. stocks rallied Thursday in Wall Street’s latest sharp swerve after a better-than-expected report on unemployment ea
(Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels) NEW YORK — In an era of rising prices and economic uncertainty, Americans are finding solace and excitement in the ar
The unexpected rise in the unemployment rate in the United States has left economists divided: Is the US on the brink of a recession or not? The unemployment ra
NEW YORK -- Stocks are tumbling Friday on worries the U.S. economy could be cracking under the weight of high interest rates meant to whip inflation.The S&P