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Byline: AP Economics Writer

13 Sep

US producer prices rose in August as energy costs shot up

published on September 13, 2017 - 12:39 PM

(AP) — Higher energy costs led to prices at the wholesale level rising in August at the fastest pace in

13 Sep

US budget deficit up slightly to $107.7 billion in August

published on - 12:29 PM

(AP) — The federal government recorded a slightly larger deficit in August than a year ago, while the deficit through

12 Sep

American household income finally topped 1999 peak last year

published on September 12, 2017 - 1:04 PM

(AP) — In a stark reminder of the damage done by the Great Recession and of the modest recovery that

12 Sep

Mnuchin says he’s still hopeful for tax bill by year’s end

published on - 12:08 PM

(AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday that he is hopeful Congress will pass a major tax overhaul this

08 Sep

US consumer borrowing increased in July

published on September 8, 2017 - 12:24 PM

(AP) — American consumers borrowed more heavily in July, increasing their debt primarily in a category that includes auto and

07 Sep

Hurricane Harvey spikes US jobless aid applications to 298K

published on September 7, 2017 - 12:34 PM

(AP) — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits soared last week by the most in nearly five years,

06 Sep

US services sector expanded at stronger rate in August

published on September 6, 2017 - 12:26 PM

(AP) — U.S. services businesses grew at a faster pace in August as measures for new orders and hiring improved,

01 Sep

US job growth slowed in August but economy still looks solid

published on September 1, 2017 - 12:38 PM

(AP) — The U.S. job market hit a lull in August, with employers adding a solid but less-than-robust 156,000 jobs

31 Aug

Mnuchin says sweeping tax law can be passed this year

published on August 31, 2017 - 12:52 PM

(AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the original goal of getting Congress to pass comprehensive tax reform by August

31 Aug

US consumer spending up 0.3 percent in July

published on - 12:36 PM

(AP) — Consumer spending increased in July at the fastest pace in three months, while incomes grew by the largest

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