Jun 02 U.S. job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from Iran war By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The job vacancies that U.S. employers posted in April were up from 6.9 million in March and much higher than the 6.8 million economists had forecast. Continue reading
Jun 01 Trump faces a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges By Josh Boak, Associated Press The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government. Continue reading
May 31 Older Americans often compelled to keep working — and face criticism for doing so By Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation Over the past several decades, demographic and economic changes have significantly altered how people experience work and aging. Continue reading
May 30 Trump plans to appeal ruling letting importers seek refunds of paid struck-down tariffs By Mae Anderson, Associated Press Businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump lacked the constitutional authority to impose higher import taxes on goods from nearly every other country. Continue reading
May 29 Tomatoes become latest symbol of America's affordability squeeze By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs. Continue reading
May 28 Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes By Christopher Rugaber, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans' finances and creating political challenges for President Trump and congressional Republicans with midterm elections just five months away. Continue reading
May 28 U.S. imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The sanctions were announced late Wednesday after U.S. forces carried out strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones, according to U.S. officials who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. Continue reading
May 28 Bessent says Trump Accounts app coming Thursday By Associated Press A provision of Trump’s tax legislation, Trump Accounts are meant to give $1,000 to every newborn, so long as their parents open an account. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: $250 bill with Trump's picture is up to Congress, Bessent says at White House briefing By Associated Press Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday the $250 bill with President Donald Trump's picture is up to Congress, where legislation to allow a new currency note has stalled. Continue reading
May 26 Dave Chapelle on Trump and other top moments from Settle In By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett Settle In is going on a brief summer break. We’re gearing up to return later this summer with more of the candid interviews you’ve come to enjoy. Until then, here are five of our favorite moments from Settle In so… Continue reading