Tag: economy
Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls again, hovers near 7-month lows
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows.Jobless claim applications fell by 2,000 to 213,000 for...
US consumer confidence ticks higher on better outlook for hiring
WASHINGTON -- Americans’ outlook on the economy improved modestly in November, lifted by expectations for lower inflation and more hiring.The Conference Board, a...
The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy — and a big debt problem that will be a...
Stock market today: Wall Street falls toward worst loss since Election Day as vaccine makers sink
NEW YORK -- The big bump Wall Street got from last week’s presidential election and cut to interest rates keeps fading, and U.S....
U.S. protectionism could undermine modest growth forecast for eurozone, says EU Commission
FRANKFURT, Germany -- Europe's economy has left stagnation behind but is headed for only modest growth in coming months as consumers regain some...
Japan's economy grows for a second straight quarter on the back of consumer spending
TOKYO -- Japan’s economy eked out an annual rate of 0.9% growth in the July-September period as consumer spending held up, government data...