In polarized world, business more trusted than government, media

People worldwide are more gloomy about their economic prospects than ever before and trust...

Inflation dips for a sixth straight month in December

Rising consumer prices in the U.S. moderated again last month, bolstering hopes that inflation’s grip on the economy will continue to ease this year and possibly require less drastic action by the Federal Reserve to control it. 

State, local governments gain flexibility in how they spend federal COVID aid

State and local governments will soon gain flexibility to spend billions of federal coronavirus...

Biden administration plan makes student loan repayments cheaper

The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt...

Small businesses facing long list of challenges in 2023

Small businesses across the country face a mix of old and new challenges as...

US hiring stays brisk as employers add 223,000 jobs in December 

America’s employers added a solid 223,000 jobs in December, evidence that the economy remains healthy. 

US unemployment claims fall to lowest level in months  

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level in more than three months last week, reflecting a still-robust job market. 

US job openings dipped in November but market remained robust 

U.S. job openings slipped in November but remained high suggesting businesses remain determined to add workers, a blow to the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool hiring and wage gains.

State schools superintendent joins other officials in banning TikTok 

Louisiana's education chief urged public schools and systems today to remove TikTok from public...

Applications for unemployment across nation edge higher

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but the labor...