Harris Economic Plan Focuses on Prices, a Key Vulnerability
Vice President Kamala Harris has been balancing the challenges of defending “Bidenomics” and charting her own course on the economy.
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Poverty Increased in 2023 as Prices Rose and Pandemic Aid Programs Expired
More faced hardship in the United States last year, the Census Bureau said, as inflation and the end of subsidies outweighed higher incomes.
Trump’s Promises to Cut Inflation Are Unrealistic, Many Economists Say
Economists and analysts are dubious of Trump’s promises to slash gas prices or prod interest rates lower.
For the Fed, a Sign That the Job Market Is Cooling but Not Cracking
Fed officials are hurtling toward a rate cut this month, but Friday’s jobs data left their options open on the size of that reduction.
U.S. Job Market Shifts to Lower Gear
Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, fewer than economists had expected, and previous months were revised downward.
Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader
Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward.
Why This Jobs Report Could Be the Most Pivotal One in Years
It’s tough to overstate how much hinges on Friday’s employment update, from the path for interest rates to the economic outlook.
4 Big Airlines Face U.S. Inquiry Over Frequent Flier Programs
The Transportation Department ordered American, Delta, Southwest and United to share more information about their rewards practices to ensure they are fair to consumers and rivals.
Trump Calls for an Efficiency Commission, an Idea Pushed by Elon Musk
Donald Trump, in a speech in New York, said the commission would conduct a sweeping audit of the federal government and recommend “drastic reforms” for cutting waste.
Job Hunting Is a Challenge for Recent College Grads
Unemployment is still low, but job seekers are competing for fewer openings, and hiring is sluggish. That’s a big turnaround from recent years.
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