Economy Oct 15 Wholesale inflation hits levels not seen since 2022 By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Oct 14 Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% as midterm elections near Gas, clothes, and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections that have focused heavily on issues related to affordability. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Oct 02 Disappointing 29,000 jobs added in September as unemployment ticks up Friday's jobs report is the last one that will come out before the Nov. 3 elections that will determine whether President Donald Trump's Republicans maintain full control of Congress. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy Oct 01 U.S. unemployment claims dip to the lowest since mid-July Layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy Sep 24 Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare So far this year, claims have mostly stayed below 220,000 — historically low. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Sep 11 U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked, squeezing Americans' finances U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away. Continue reading
Sep 04 'Toxic, intimidating and humiliating': Ex-labor secretary oversaw hostile work environment, watchdog finds By Jill Colvin, Associated Press A new report from Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General includes allegations that former Secretary Chavez-DeRemer “engaged in an inappropriate relationship” with a member of her security detail, and violated travel regulations and the department’s alcohol policies. Continue reading
Sep 04 Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the U.S. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.1%. Continue reading
Aug 20 Layoffs still sparse, U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy job security. Continue reading
Aug 13 Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas and food costs fall By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation could grind lower in the months ahead. Continue reading