Economy

Job openings fell more than expected in July in another sign of labor market softening

Job openings slumped to their lowest level in 3½ years in July, the Labor Department reported Wednesday in another sign…

Weak manufacturing measures raise specter of U.S. economic slowdown

U.S. factories remained in slowdown mode in August, fueling fears about where the economy is headed, according to separate manufacturing…

Harris says she opposes U.S. Steel’s sale to a Japanese firm during campaign event

Vice President Kamala Harris used a joint campaign appearance with President Joe Biden in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania on Monday to say…

Nationwide strikes erupt in Israel as hostage deaths kindle pressure for cease-fire deal

Protests have spilled into Israel’s streets, as the Jewish state braces for a nationwide strike amid mounting pressure on the…

The Fed’s favorite inflation indicator increased 0.2% in July, as expected

Inflation edged higher in July, according to a measure favored by the Federal Reserve as the central bank prepares to…