US shoppers spent more at retailers last month in latest sign consumers are driving growth
Global news: WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains...
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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to the highest level in 8 weeks
Global news: The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the third week in a row,...
The judge handling Boeing’s plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policy
Global news: DALLAS (AP) — The federal judge considering Boeing’s plea deal with prosecutors wants to know how the Justice...
How a broke Argentine province is countering Milei’s deep austerity cuts
Global news: LA RIOJA, Argentina (AP) — They look like cash, fit into wallets like cash and the governor promises...
Helene and Milton are both likely to be $50 billion disasters, joining ranks of most costly storms
Global news: Monstrous hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages are still being added up, but...
Supreme Court allows rule limiting pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in effect
Global news: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a Biden administration regulation aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution...
Amazon, Google make dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy
Global news: Amazon on Wednesday said that it was investing in small nuclear reactors, coming just two days after a...
Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds
Global news: NEW YORK (AP) — The Small Business Administration has run out of money for the disaster assistance loans...
Stock market today: Wall Street rises as tech stocks and oil prices steady themselves
Global news: NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Wednesday following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and...
Trump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
Global news: WASHINGTON (AP) — With characteristic bravado, Donald Trump has vowed that if voters return him to the White...
