Tag: Inflation
US unemployment claims fall to the lowest level since March
WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that suggest most...
Earnings growth uncertain as inflation and policy shifts weigh on corporate outlook
NEW YORK -- Wall Street expects corporate profits to have surged in 2024 and forecasts an even stronger jump for 2025.Companies still face...
What changes should small businesses be aware of for 2025?
For small businesses, the biggest change in the new year will be the arrival of a presumably more business-friendly administration in Washington. But...
Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month
WASHINGTON -- An inflation gauge that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve barely rose last month in a sign that price pressures...
Rising butter prices give European consumers and bakers a bad taste
PARIS -- Pastry chef Arnaud Delmontel rolls out dough for croissants and pain au chocolat that later emerge golden and fragrant from the...
Average 30-year mortgage rate snaps 3-week slide
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose this week to its highest level since late November, reflecting a recent...