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Byline: CHRISTOPHER RUGABER-AP Economics Writer

28 Jan

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

published on January 28, 2026 - 3:05 PM

The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about

09 Jan

Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%

published on January 9, 2026 - 2:35 PM

Sluggish December hiring concluded a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even though layoffs and unemployment

10 Dec

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

published on December 10, 2025 - 2:18 PM

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time in a row Wednesday but

26 Nov

Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay low

published on November 26, 2025 - 2:19 PM

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that overall layoffs remain low, even

25 Nov

Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and sluggish job gains

published on November 25, 2025 - 2:11 PM

U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring

18 Nov

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

published on November 18, 2025 - 2:38 PM

What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip

17 Nov

The unprecedented government shutdown will weigh on a US economy already under stress

published on November 17, 2025 - 10:15 AM

(AP) — The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy

22 Aug

Why the Federal Reserve has historically been independent of the White House

published on August 22, 2025 - 1:29 PM

President Donald Trump this week called on a Federal Reserve governor to resign over an accusation of mortgage fraud, the

12 Aug

US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food

published on August 12, 2025 - 2:45 PM

(AP) — U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas

31 Jul

Dozens of countries with no deals face higher tariffs as trade deadline nears

published on July 31, 2025 - 2:35 PM

Numerous countries around the world are facing the prospect of much higher duties on their exports to the United States

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