Economy

Biden takes credit for easing inflation, strong job market as GOP polls better on economy

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden lauded Thursday’s Labor Department report showing relatively stable inflation, taking credit for a recent spate…

Here’s the inflation breakdown for September 2023 — in one chart

Inflation was unchanged in September, but price pressures seem poised to continue their broad and gradual easing in coming months,…

While ChatGPT stokes fears of mass layoffs, new jobs are being spawned to review AI

Artificial intelligence might be driving concerns over people’s job security — but a new wave of jobs are being created…

Consumer prices rose 0.4% in September, more than expected

Prices that consumers pay for a wide variety of goods and services increased at a slightly faster-than-expected pace in September,…

Already a humanitarian crisis, war with Hamas could have major impact on Israel’s economy

As Israel prepares for what could be a long war with massive humanitarian implications, there are also concerns about how…

Fed officials see ‘restrictive’ policy staying in place until inflation eases, minutes show

Federal Reserve officials at their September meeting differed on whether any additional interest rate increases would be needed, though the…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Novo Nordisk, DaVita, Exxon Mobil, Amgen and more

Check out the companies making big moves midday. Novo Nordisk — The Danish drugmaker stock added 6.27% after saying late…

Wholesale inflation rose 0.5% in September, more than expected

A measure of wholesale prices rose more than expected in September, indicating simmering inflation pressures for the U.S. economy. The…