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Byline: MARTIN CRUTSINGER-AP Economics Writer

25 Aug

US consumer confidence falls in August to lowest in 6 years

published on August 25, 2020 - 1:00 PM

(AP) — U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second consecutive month, sinking to the lowest levels in more than six

13 Jul

US budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in June

published on July 13, 2020 - 12:13 PM

(AP) — The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to

01 Jul

Fed minutes show concerns about severity of downturn

published on July 1, 2020 - 1:49 PM

(AP) — Federal Reserve officials last month expressed concerns about the severity of the economic downturn triggered by the coronavirus

30 Jun

Californian brings toys for birthday kids isolated by virus

published on June 30, 2020 - 12:54 PM

(AP) — When coronavirus lockdowns came to his California mountain town, businessman Craig Fierro realized there would be no children’s

30 Jun

Mnuchin says hardest-hit businesses should be next aid focus

published on - 12:39 PM

(AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Tuesday that the administration wants the next round of economic aid

26 Jun

US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge

published on June 26, 2020 - 12:58 PM

(AP) — American consumers increased their spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing huge plunges the previous two

23 Jun

US new home sales rise surprisingly strong 16.6% in May

published on June 23, 2020 - 12:38 PM

(AP) — Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May with the reopening of major parts of

22 Jun

Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop

published on June 22, 2020 - 12:30 PM

(AP) — Existing home sales in the U.S. plunged 9.7% in May. It was the third straight monthly decline and

17 Jun

Powell: A stronger job market is key to combating inequality

published on June 17, 2020 - 1:03 PM

(AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stressed Wednesday that the federal government’s role in strengthening the U.S. market in

12 Jun

Fed: Will use ‘full range of tools’ to boost economy

published on June 12, 2020 - 8:53 AM

(AP) — The Federal Reserve has promised to use its “full range of tools” to pull the country out of

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