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U.S. consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices

March 31, 2026 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
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U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell to 227,000 last week

February 12, 2026 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
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U.S. applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week

January 29, 2026 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
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U.S. consumer confidence falls to lowest level since 2014

January 27, 2026 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
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U.S. applications for jobless benefits inch up last week to a still-low 200,000

January 22, 2026 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
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U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low

December 31, 2025 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
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Consumer confidence in U.S. slides in December to lowest level since tariffs rolled out in April

December 23, 2025 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
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U.S. economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter

December 23, 2025 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
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U.S. jobless benefit applications jump to 236,000

December 11, 2025 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
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U.S. jobless claims fall to 191,000, lowest since September 2022

December 5, 2025 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
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U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to lowest level since September 2022

December 4, 2025 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
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U.S. consumer confidence dips modestly in October

October 28, 2025 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
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