Economic News
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G7 nations agree to release 100 million barrels of oil, including diesel, a boost for Trump
The Group of Seven industrial nations say they've agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the U_S_, where President Donald Trump says the diesel release will happen “immediately.”
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US stocks rise near their record after the latest jobs report calms the rattled bond market
U.S. stocks are rising near their record after the latest jobs report cooled worries that a potentially hot U
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Iowa lawmakers to vote on raising tax incentive cap for a $15B steel plant
Iowa lawmakers returned to the Statehouse Friday to consider expanding state tax incentives
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US hiring slows and unemployment ticks higher with a month remaining before Americans head to polls
U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, according to new data, a month before voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections at a time of discontent over the high cost of living and the state of the economy
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US employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%
US employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%
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Trump tried to make an ally out of fishermen. Some have started to turn on him
Some commercial fishermen have come to question whether Trump is meeting the needs of an industry he has long leaned on for support
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G20 trade talks yield little progress while tensions simmer
G20 trade ministers have failed to agree on curbing the flooding of global markets with overproduced, underpriced goods
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Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living
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US unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July
The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security
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US unemployment claims dipped to 197,000 last week with layoffs remaining at historically low levels
US unemployment claims dipped to 197,000 last week with layoffs remaining at historically low levels
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