Economy Mar 15 A successful USDA program that has supported more than 533,000 affordable rental homes in rural America is being phased out By Bryan Y. An, The Conversation
Politics Mar 13 Trump signs executive orders aimed at home affordability ahead of midterms President Donald Trump on Friday signed a pair of executive orders aimed at showing his commitment to improving home affordability — a key issue for many voters going into November’s election for control of the House and Senate. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Economy Mar 13 U.S. job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million Layoffs fell slightly and the number of Americans quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects — slipped modestly. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
World Mar 13 U.S. Treasury Secretary will meet China's vice premier in Paris ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing It comes after Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met last year and agreed to a one-year truce in a trade war that temporarily saw tit-for-tat tariffs soar to triple digits before the two sides climbed down. By Didi Tang, Associated Press
Economy Mar 13 U.S. economy expands slowly at 0.7% in fourth quarter, downgrading from initial government estimate Growth in gross domestic product — the nation's output of goods and services — was down sharply from 4.4% in last year's third quarter and 3.8% in the second. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Mar 13 Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Prices rose 2.8% in January compared with a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Friday. Continue reading
Mar 12 Trump suggests high oil prices are a positive after bragging about low gas prices last month By Josh Boak, Associated Press The about-face comes as Trump's team has struggled to offer a clear plan for opening up the critical Strait of Hormuz so that tankers full of oil and natural gas are no longer stranded. Continue reading
Mar 12 China positions itself as force for global stability and technological innovation at its annual Congress By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China is doubling down on a push to transform its economy and be at the forefront of technology. Continue reading
Mar 12 Without new pennies, state lawmakers rush to set rounding rules By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The move by President Donald Trump end to penny production led to a shortage in cash registers last summer, forcing consumers and businesses to confront a penniless future. Continue reading
Mar 12 Should drivers turn to EVs as the war spikes gas prices? Here's what to know By Alexa St. John, Tammy Webber, Associated Press Drivers of gas-powered vehicles are much more vulnerable to fluctuating prices that result from global conflict than those who charge their cars. Continue reading