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U.S. inflation cooled slightly in December

January 13, 2026 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Fed Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank

January 12, 2026 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Sluggish hiring persists in December but U.S. unemployment slips to 4.4%

January 9, 2026 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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U.S. job openings slide to 2nd lowest level in 5 years as hiring remains sluggish

January 7, 2026 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions

December 10, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Fed set to cut rate this week, but may signal a pause to come

December 9, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened

December 5, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Here’s why everyone’s talking about a ‘K-shaped’ economy

December 1, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay low

November 26, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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U.S. consumer confidence slides in November

November 25, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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U.S. retail sales edge higher in September

November 25, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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U.S. government shutdown will weigh on an economy already under stress

November 13, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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