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Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

The figures show that consumer spending, the lifeblood of the US economy, was somewhat weak heading into the current quarter, which stretches from October through December. In September, employers ... Read More

US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate rose

The Labor Department is finally releasing the jobs report for September, which was delayed for weeks due to the government shutdown. It is expected to show the economy added around 50,000 jobs that ... Read More

US Economic Activity Little Changed, Employment Stable in Recent Weeks, Fed Says

(Reuters) -U.S. economic activity was little changed and employment was largely stable in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, but there were emerging signs of weakness including more ... Read More

U.S. economic activity little changed in recent weeks, Fed's Beige Book says

U.S. economic activity "changed little" since early September, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book released on Wednesday, which provides anecdotal observations of the economy. In the last ... Read More

An unusual trend in the economy is worrying the Fed

Something in the US economy isn’t adding up, and it’s rattling the people charged with wrangling inflation and keeping the labor market intact. Read More

The unprecedented government shutdown will weigh on a US economy already under stress

The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy already facing many challenges, though the full impact will take months to measure ... Read More

U.S. economic activity stuck in neutral in recent weeks, Fed's Beige Book says

U.S. economic activity "changed little" since early September, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book released on Wednesday, which provides anecdotal observations of the economy. In the prior ... Read More