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Shoppers converge in a Target store ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday

Economy Dec 26

Holiday sales rose in U.S. during despite some financial anxiety and higher costs

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

Economy Aug 04

FILE PHOTO: Job openings advertised at businesses in Cambridge
U.S. economy adds 187,000 new jobs, fewer than expected but unemployment down

U.S. employers added 187,000 last month, fewer than expected, as the higher interest rates continued to weigh on the economy. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient.

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Economy May 19

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol building in Washington
New poll shows majority of adults in U.S. say they are concerned about debt limit, don’t understand latest negotiations

A new poll finds that most U.S. adults say they are highly concerned about how the nation's economy would be affected if the debt limit isn't increased and the government can't pay its debts.

By Darlene Superville, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Economy Nov 22

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of gantry cranes, shipping containers, and freight railway trains in Commerce
Looming rail strike would take a major toll on U.S. economy

American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month.

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

Economy Oct 01

Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New York
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What to know about the reeling financial markets right now

The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw its worst September since 2002 and its worst monthly drop since March 2020. And the S&P 500 and NASDAQ are on track to experience their first three-quarter losing streaks since 2009. Roben Farzad, host…

By Geoff Bennett, Claire Mufson

May 01

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How one Michigan family is trying to stay afloat amid historic inflation

By Geoff Bennett, Maea Lenei Buhre, Layla Quran

Prices in the U.S. are climbing at their fastest rates in 40 years, up more than 8 percent from 2021. But for many families across the country that number is more than a data point. We take a look at…

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Apr 17

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How the White House is trying to fight inflation and what it means politically

By Geoff Bennett, Tess Conciatori, Ian Couzens

President Biden will travel to Portland and Seattle this week in his first visit to the Pacific Northwest as president. The White House says his visit will center on his efforts to address inflation as Americans see skyrocketing prices on…

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Dec 10

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How the WH plans to tackle inflation, and how the Build Back Better bill may ease pressure

New data released by the U.S. Department of Labor Friday show consumer prices are surging at a rate not seen in almost four decades. Inflation is up 6.8 percent in November as compared to last year, due in large part…

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Mar 05

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the need to go big with COVID relief

As the debate over an economic relief bill continues in the Senate, the surge in hiring in February suggests that the prospects of a better spring ahead for the U.S. economy. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen joins Judy Woodruff to discuss…

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Jan 29

WATCH: Biden introduces $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan to help economy

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

U.S. consumers slowed their spending by 0.2% in December, cutting back for a second straight month in a worrisome sign for an economy struggling under the weight of a still out-of-control pandemic.

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