Consumers grew more optimistic about the U.S. economy heading into the contentious presidential election even as job openings hit multi-year lows, according to separate reports released...
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Here’s why inflation may look like it’s easing but is still a huge problem
A family shops for Halloween candy at a Walmart Supercenter on October 16, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Just because the Federal...
Hurricane Milton could cause as much as $175 billion in damage, according to early estimates
Heavy traffic begins to back up on Interstate 275 South as residents evacuate St. Petersburg, Florida, ahead of Hurricane Milton, U.S., October 7, 2024. Octavio Jones...
Port strike could reignite inflation, with larger economic impact dependent on how long it lasts
A strike hitting ports along the East and Gulf coasts could stoke prices for food, autos and a host of other consumer goods but is expected...