Economy

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Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than expected

Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than...

The consumer price index was expected to increase 2.5% from a year ago in January,...

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The January CPI inflation report is due out Friday morning. Here's what it's expected to show

The January CPI inflation report is due out Friday morning....

Investors got some good news this week on the state of the labor market, and more...

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UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter

UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter

The U.K. economy grew a meager 0.1% in the fourth quarter, according to preliminary...

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The jobs picture still looks muddy, even with surprisingly strong January growth

The jobs picture still looks muddy, even with surprisingly...

January job gains were better than anything the U.S. economy saw in 2025 but not...

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Tariff revenue soars more than 300% as U.S. awaits Supreme Court decision

Tariff revenue soars more than 300% as U.S. awaits Supreme...

The U.S. government in January ran up a smaller deficit than a year ago, while tariffs...

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Here are the five key takeaways from the January jobs report

Here are the five key takeaways from the January jobs report

The January nonfarm payrolls report beat Wall Street expectations in both job creation...

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U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.3%

U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected;...

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 55,000 in January while the unemployment...

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Trump to announce Fed chair nominee Friday; Kevin Warsh may be his pick, according to reports

Trump to announce Fed chair nominee Friday; Kevin Warsh...

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will be naming his pick Friday for...

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Scenic trains, cruises and concerts: China’s new plan to get consumers spending again

Scenic trains, cruises and concerts: China’s new plan to...

China rolled out a new work plan to boost services consumption as stimulus measures...

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Wealth inequality and the 'K-shaped' economy are more striking than ever, data shows

Wealth inequality and the 'K-shaped' economy are more striking...

The K-shaped economy is as apparent as ever and isn't going away anytime soon, economists...

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Hassett praises Trump's pick of Warsh to lead Fed, says he has his 'dream job' already

Hassett praises Trump's pick of Warsh to lead Fed, says...

The NEC director, once considered a clear frontrunner for the next Fed chair, said...

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China's Xi reasserts Taiwan stance in call with Trump, while U.S. president pushes trade

China's Xi reasserts Taiwan stance in call with Trump,...

Beijing stressed Taiwan is the most important issue while Trump highlights the trade...

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Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says

Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since...

With the recent narrative centering on a no-hire, no-fire labor market, the data...

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The delayed January jobs report will be released Wednesday. Here's what to expect

The delayed January jobs report will be released Wednesday....

Economists expect that the nonfarm payrolls report should show growth that was nil...

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Trump withdraws 'Board of Peace' invitation to Carney in widening rift with Canada

Trump withdraws 'Board of Peace' invitation to Carney in...

Trump said he has withdrawn the invitation to Canada to join the new Board of Peace,...