The 2023 U.S. economy, in a dozen charts
The state of the U.S. economy may be a chief concern among Americans, but 2023 wound up as a pretty…
Global shipping delays cast shadow over strong December jobs report
WASHINGTON — The strong December jobs report released Friday capped off a year of economic wins for the Biden administration.…
Friday’s jobs report will be a big signal for a market looking for good news
When the December jobs report is released Friday morning, markets will be looking for a number that hits a sweet…
Inflation has created a dark cloud over how everyday Americans view the economy
When Kyle Connolly looks back at 2023, she sees it as a year defined by changes and challenges. The newly…
Lawmakers praise workers for landmark Wells Fargo union branch vote in New Mexico
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers on Thursday praised workers at a New Mexico branch of Wells Fargo for becoming the first…
‘Too many things unaffordable:’ Biden fires up price wars as inflation cools
New data from the Federal Reserve suggests that inflation further cooled in November. But President Joe Biden’s crusade to convince…
Inflation fears down, consumer optimism up: Economy may start to help Biden with voters
Two new surveys released in recent days suggest consumers may be starting to feel more optimistic about inflation. This could…
Job data suggests ‘soft landing’ is increasingly likely, economists say
The U.S. economy inched closer to a so-called “soft landing” after a new batch of labor data, economists said. A…
Fed Chair Powell calls talk of cutting rates ‘premature’ and says more hikes could happen
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday pushed back on market expectations for aggressive interest rate cuts ahead, calling it…
Return to office is ‘dead,’ Stanford economist says. Here’s why
The share of workers being called back to the office has flatlined, suggesting the pandemic-era phenomenon of widespread remote work…
