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US Economy Grows, But Most Americans Feel Worse Off
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> At a Glance
> - 68% of adults say economic conditions are getting worse, 29% think they're improving.
> - Inflation has cooled, stock...
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US Jobless Claims Drop 16,000 as Unemployment Rises to 4.6%
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U.S. jobless claims fell 16,000 to 199,000 for the week ending Dec. 27.
Four-week average of claims rose 1,750 to 218,750.
Unemployment...
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Iran’s Rial Plunges to Record Low, Sparking Largest Protests Since 2022
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Iran's currency falls to record low, sparking the largest protests in three years.
Central Bank head Mohammad Reza Farzin resigns amid...
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December Gas Prices Hit Lowest Since 2020, but Inflation Still Rises
The holiday season brings a silver lining for drivers as gasoline prices dip to their lowest level of the year.
December Sets New Low for Pump...
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2025 Inflation 2.7%: Food Prices Slow, Gas Slips, Power Bills Rise
Inflation’s final 2025 numbers surprised many: consumer prices rose 2.7% in November, a better‑than‑expected pace, yet the picture of affordability...
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U.S. Economy Accelerates to 4.3% Growth in Q3, Fueled by Consumer Spending and AI Investment
In a surprising turn, the U.S. economy expanded at a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the fastest growth in two years, driven by resilient...
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Consumer Confidence Drops to 89.1 Amid Inflation and Tariff Concerns
In December, American consumers’ trust in the economy slipped sharply, with the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index falling to 89.1—its...
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U.S. Retail Sales Flat in October as Vehicle Dealerships Drop 1.6%
October U.S. retail sales were unchanged from September, as consumers tightened spending amid worries over higher prices and economic uncertainty....
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US Labor Market Slows After November Gains, While October Sees Record Job Losses
The U.S. labor market swung dramatically in November, adding 64,000 jobs while shedding 105,000 in October. The unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%,...
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Trump Announces $1,776 Bonus for 1.45 Million Troops Amid Rising Inflation
In a White House address on Wednesday night, President Donald Trump announced a $1,776 bonus check for 1.45 million military service members, saying...