Economy Jan 23 Government shutdown poses increasing risk to the broader economy The shutdown's biggest effect on the economy is likely to be the cutback in federal spending. But consumer spending is another important factor.
Nation Jan 18 Travel industry fears damage from a long government shutdown he travel and tourism industries generate about $1.6 trillion in U.S. economic activity — one-twelfth of the economy — and one in 20 jobs, according to the Commerce Department.
Nation Jan 17 Federal workers seeking unemployment aid doubles in number The number of furloughed federal employees seeking unemployment benefits jumped in the first two weeks of the shutdown, topping 10,000 during the week of Jan. 5.
Economy Dec 10 Job openings rise in October to the second highest on record The Labor Department said Monday that the number of job openings increased 1.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted 7.1 million.
Economy Dec 04 Stocks plunge amid confusion over U.S.-China trade truce After a series of confusing and conflicting words from President Trump and some senior officials, the Dow Jones shed about 800 points, or 3.1%.
Politics Nov 12 AP fact check: Trump’s rhetoric on voter fraud is misleading Facing closely contested election races in Florida and Arizona, President Donald Trump is spreading misleading rhetoric regarding voting fraud. Here's a look at his claims the past week.
Economy Oct 01 New Tesla chair must rein in CEO Elon Musk at risky time for the company WASHINGTON — It won’t be an easy job. Whoever becomes the new chairman of Tesla Motors will face the formidable task of reining in Elon Musk, the charismatic, visionary chief executive with an impulsive streak, while also helping Musk achieve…
Economy Sep 24 Why the ‘gig’ economy may not be the future of work Most Americans who earn income through online platforms do so for only a few months each year, according to a study by JPMorgan Chase.
Economy Sep 11 AP fact check: Are Trump policies boosting the U.S. economy? White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Monday rebutted Obama's claim that his policies put the economy on a growth path that is now benefitting Trump.
Economy Aug 17 Where White House touts a boom, most economists see a blip Is the latest pickup in U.S. economic growth destined to slow in the years ahead as most analysts say? Or, as the Trump administration insists, is the economy on the cusp of an explosive boom that will reward Americans?…