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America In Focus: Inflation jumps and gas soars but American consumers seemed to take it in stride
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (137+ words) Building trades unions have long been considered a voice of " Hundreds of years ago, Yemen helped introduce the world to c" Gasoline prices are displayed at a Mobil gas station on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Portland, Ore. Trader Michael Milano, foreground…...
Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (153+ words) morning-times. com FILE - President Donald Trump listens to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speak during a visit to the Federal Reserve, July 24, 2025, in Washington. FILE - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses students at Harvard University, March 30, 2026, in Cambridge, Mass. Kevin…...
China's factory activity contracts for a second month
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Target reports another quarter of declining sales but says it sees some green shoots
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (296+ words) Target reported another quarter of lower sales and profits as the discounter struggles to regain its footing in an environment where it has faced still-high inflation and shopper boycotts. But the Minneapolis-based company offered a solid annual profit outlook. Target…...
Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (275+ words) The U. S. and Israeli attacks on Iran add yet more question marks around a U. S. economy already buffeted by on-and-off tariffs, weak hiring, and lingering inflationary pressures. A longer war that pushed oil past $100 a barrel for an extended period would likely…...
China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (172+ words) FILE - Humanoid robot performers dressed in traditional costume join dancers in a performance during Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. A food vendor passes a construction site in Beijing, China, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. A man walks near a large…...
The economy is booming. So why is the job market lagging?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (190+ words) The U. S. economy is on a tear. So why is the job market limping behind? The Labor Department is expected to report Wednesday that companies, government agencies and nonprofits added 75, 000 jobs last month, forecasters surveyed by the data firm Fact Set…...
Asian shares advance after weak US retail data weigh on Wall Street
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (376+ words) Shares are moderately higher in Asia after U. S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish following a discouraging report on how much money U. S. retailers made during the holidays. Tokyo's markets were closed for a holiday. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 fell 0. 3% after…...
Europe's central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged as the economy in the 21 countries that use the euro chugs past the disruption from U. S. President Donald Trump's tariffs with growth modest, yet resilient. The bank on Thursday left its benchmark…...
Americans' confidence in the U. S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (255+ words) U. S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial prospects. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index cratered 9. 7 points to 84. 5 in January, falling below even the lowest…...