Inflation eases thanks to sharp drop in July energy prices

Inflation eased last month as energy prices tumbled, raising hopes that the surging costs...

Government upgrades US economic performance in second quarter

The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.6% annual rate from April through June, the...

US initial jobless claims fall as labor market remains strong

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to...

Climate bill’s unlikely beneficiary: US oil and gas industry

The U.S. oil industry hit a legal roadblock in January when a judge struck...

US initial jobless claims see slight drop from previous week 

Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues...

US retail sales were flat in July 

The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged in July, the Commerce Department...

Massive climate and health care legislation signed into law

President Joe Biden signed the Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into...

Conspiracies complicate voting machine debate in Louisiana 

The need for Louisiana to replace its voting machines is not in dispute.

FTC looking at rules to corral tech firms’ data collection 

Whether it's the fitness tracker on your wrist, the “smart” home appliances in your...

Average US gasoline price falls below $4 for first time in months 

Gasoline prices dipped to just under the $4 mark for the first time in more than five months