Leading index for U.S. economy falls for sixth straight month, signaling slower growth ahead
The leading indicators for the U.S. economy sank 0.2% in August, the privately run Conference Board said Thursday. That is ...
The U.S. economy is strong by one measure. Why the Fed is set to lower borrowing costs anyway.
A giddy Wall Street projects the Federal Reserve will dramatically reduce interest rates over the next year, even though the ...
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is ...
U.S. Retail Sales Tick Up in Boost to Economy
Retail sales edged up by 0.1% from July to August, according to the Commerce Department. This modest increase follows a ...
Yellen on soft-landing prediction: ‘I believe that’s exactly what we’re seeing in the economy’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday she believes the U.S. economy is making the “soft landing” that she ...
As Fed cuts loom, health of US economy could determine markets' path
How stocks, bonds and the dollar perform after the Federal Reserve kicks off its rate-cutting cycle could depend on one ...
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Hispanic women fueling US economy, report says
A report from Bank of America found that the Latina contribution to the U.S. economy is significant, and that Hispanic women make up over 30% of labor force growth.
US economy on solid ground as retail sales surprise on the upside
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in August as a decline in receipts at auto dealerships ...
After Fed Cuts Rates, Biden Claims Credit for Economy’s Strength
The president’s speech on Thursday won’t be a “victory lap,” officials said, but it will celebrate falling inflation and ...
Voters split on whether Harris or Trump would do a better job on the economy: AP-NORC poll
A new poll finds neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump has a decisive edge with the public on the economy, turning an issue ...
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back For Economy
Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge notes the U.S. market rebounded in August, with jobless claims steady, signaling resilience ...
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A dock workers strike would devastate the US economy, experts say
So far, the story is lurking below the radar. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is threatening a strike on ...