Economy
Inflationary Pressures Cool as US CPI Forecast to Rise Marginally
US consumer prices are expected to show a marginal increase in July, following a six-year first decline, signaling a welcome tempering of...
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Economy
July Jobs Report Due Friday: Forecasters Eye Modest Hiring Pickup
The Labor Department will release the July jobs report Friday, with forecasters expecting a 'modest pickup' in hiring after June's 'lackluster' performance.
Economy
US Growth Slows to 1.5% in Q2 Despite Consumer Spending Surge
The US economy unexpectedly slowed to an annual growth rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, down from 2.1%, defying analyst forecasts....
Economy
Expert Alan Wolff Discusses Trump’s New Tariffs
Alan Wolff, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, spoke with NPR's A Martinez on July 24, 2026, about President...
World Business
Trump Imposes Double-Digit Tariffs on 60 Nations Over Forced Labor Concerns
President Trump has enacted new 10% to 12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans.
Stocks
US Stocks Flatline Wednesday as Oil Climbs 3%
U.S. stock indexes saw minimal movement on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, largely held in check despite a 3% climb in oil prices....
Economy
Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Generic Drugs, Sets 2028 US Production Deadline
President Donald Trump announced a 100% import duty on generic drugs from August 2028, giving manufacturers two years to move production to...
Economy
Trump Administration Scrambles to Restore Tariffs by July 24 Deadline
The Trump administration is urgently working to replace billions in lost tariff revenue after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated key import taxes,...
Stocks
Dow Drops 1.1% as Trump’s Iran Truce Doubts Rattle US Stocks
US stock indexes saw a mixed close Wednesday after President Donald Trump's comments on the Iran truce sparked global market volatility, with...