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Fed’s Waller says rate cut in March is a ‘coin flip’ following a strong US jobs report
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Monday that solid job gains in January could mean the central bank…
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Walmart delivers another quarter of impressive sales but offers a muted outlook
NEW YORK — Walmart delivered another standout quarter as the promise of lower prices drew in a broader spectrum of…
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CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
WASHINGTON — The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office’s 10-year outlook projects worsening long-term federal deficits and rising debt, driven largely by…
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The economy is booming. So why is the job market lagging?
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy is on a tear. So why is the American job market limping behind? The Labor…
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Governors tackle rising cost of living with relief checks, tax cuts and housing policy
State officials are attempting to address voters’ worries about the rising cost of living, including housing and everyday items such…
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US applications for jobless benefits jump to 231,000 last week, the most in 2 months.
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week but remains in the same historically low…
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Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable
President Donald Trump ‘s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on…
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US job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million
WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in at 7.7 million with ongoing uncertainty over the direction…
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Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy
Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over…
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Labor Department won’t release full October jobs report, a casualty of the 43-day federal shutdown
WASHINGTON — The Labor Department said Wednesday that it will not be releasing a full jobs report for October because…
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