Inflation and the EconomyInflation is one of the most important and frequently discussed economic topics. Economists, ...

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WASHINGTON -- U.S. consumer prices continue to climb sharply while weekly jobless claims are falling, according to two pieces of economic data released by the Department of Labor on Thursday. The ...

I recorded the December 19 commentary before President Trump gave his speech on Wednesday, December 16. I discussed the reason why the public sees inflation as a continuing problem and pointed out ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, immigration crackdowns and sweeping tax and spending law are expected to increase jobless rates and inflation and lower overall growth this ...

Inflation is weighing on US incomes to a degree comparable to the 2008 Great Recession – potentially reducing consumer spending power ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season, according to a ...

The unemployment rate rose more than expected in November and previous jobs figures were revised downward as the first full report after months of a data fog revealed a weakening labor market. In ...

The unemployment rate is rising, and November's employment report will be released this week. The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates three times this year to shore up the labor market. Bank of ...

During a political rally in North Carolina last month, Donald Trump stated that recent data shows inflation is at 4.5%. Given ...

The stock market ended a volatile week with gains, lifted by easing inflation and upbeat corporate results, even as rising unemployment and fragile consumer sentiment raised fresh doubts about the ...