Companies are getting more confident about initial public offerings

The signs of life shown by the IPO market, especially in the second half...

We’re ending the year with a strong labor market 

More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to raise concern about the labor market or the broader economy.

Americans increased holiday spending this year but at a slower pace

Holiday sales rose this year and spending remained resilient during the shopping season even with Americans wrestling with higher prices in some areas and other financial worries, according to the latest measure.

Wind, solar and battery industries grew this year despite economic challenges 

Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels.

The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge shows things are still improving 

The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation fell last month in another sign that price pressures easing in the face of the central bank's interest rate hikes.

Layoffs remain low, even as unemployment claims creep up 

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but still remained at historically low levels despite high interest rates intended to slow hiring and cool the economy.

Flying or driving this weekend? Here’s the latest on expected holiday traffic 

Travel over Christmas and New Year's tends to spread out over many days, so the peaks in the U.S. are likely to be lower than they were during the Thanksgiving holiday. That is making airlines and federal officials optimistic.

How the US economy surprised the experts in 2023  

In a year full of big numbers, with strong gains for stocks and even more fantastic flights for crypto, it was one shrinking number that superseded all.

From AI and inflation to Elon Musk and Taylor Swift, the business stories that dominated 2023 

The tide turned against inflation. Artificial intelligence went mainstream—for good or ill. Labor unions capitalized on...

The EPA is increasingly enforcing policies, monitoring business 

The Environmental Protection Agency conducted more on-site inspections of industrial sites this year than...