Category: Economy, Finance and Market News
Surprising Surge in Halloween Spending Defies Economic Predictions
Customers were coming to Soergel Orchards to select pumpkins and apples.Credit...Ross Mantle for The New York Times
Despite concerns about an immi [...]
U.S. Economy Grows at Robust 4.9% Rate Despite Challenges
The U.S. economy experienced significant growth, expanding at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July to September, according to the Commerce Department [...]
White House wants $56 billion from Congress for disaster relief, child care and high-speed Internet
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden greet first responders as they visit areas devastated by the Maui wildfires, Aug. 21, 2023, in Laha [...]
Strong GDP Growth Boosts “Bidenomics,” but Concerns Loom Over Future
People listen as President Joe Biden speaks about his administration's economic agenda at Prince George's Community College, Center for the Performin [...]
U.S. Economy Adds Strong 336,000 Jobs in September Despite Economic Challenges
the U.S. job market added a robust 336,000 jobs in September [...]
Federal Reserve Chair Listens to Small Business Concerns in Pennsylvania Visit
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Patrick Harker took a break from their usual consultations [...]
President Biden Announces Additional $9 Billion in Student Loan Debt Relief for 125,000 Borrowers
Biden administration has recently approved debt relief for 125,000 more student loan borrowers [...]
On the brink of a federal shutdown, the House passes a 45-day funding plan and sends it to Senate
House Television via AP.
Amidst the shadow of an impending federal government shutdown, the hallowed halls of the House witnessed a swift and [...]
A short government shutdown wouldn’t crash the economy, but a long one holds risks
A government shutdown of even one week would delay the release of important U.S. economic data, leaving policymakers flying partially blind.Eric [...]