U.S. economy

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A $100 dollar bill evaporates, an illustration of "stagflation."
Finance

What is stagflation? Fears are rising that the U.S. economy is headed for a 1970s-style death spiral

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March 11, 2022
Gas prices inflation
Finance

The latest Labor Department data shows inflation soared 7.9% over the past year, highest in 40 years

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated Press
March 10, 2022
Ukrainian soldiers check documents

BofA says ‘There is no clear off-ramp’ for Russia and ‘it’s like catching a falling knife,’ issues dire prediction for global economy

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March 8, 2022
For sale and hiring signs are displayed at an Armani Exchange store, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Finance

Good news: Strong U.S. job growth points to COVID’s fading economic grip. Bad news: Inflation at highest level since 1982

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated Press
March 6, 2022
A Lukoil gas station sits in Newark, N.J., Thursday, March 3, 2022. Outraged by the invasion of Ukraine, the Newark City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to suspend the service stations’ operating licenses, citing Lukoil’s base in Moscow. In doing so, however, they may have predominantly been hurting Americans.

Collateral damage: Backlash against Russian-branded gas stations hits American workers

By David Porter and The Associated Press
March 6, 2022
Prices for gas and diesel fuel, over $5 a gallon, are displayed at the pump of a petrol station in Monterey Park, Calif., on March 4, 2022. Californians filling up their cars on March 4 winced at the spiraling cost of gasoline, but largely shrugged as residents of the state that has long had the highest gas prices in the United States.

Gasoline soars above $4 a gallon for most U.S. drivers, highest price since 2008

By David Stringer and Bloomberg
March 6, 2022
Woman walks by help wanted sign
Careers

The latest jobs report from the Labor Department highlights small wage growth, low unemployment rate

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated Press
March 4, 2022
These bipartisan solutions can help ease America’s labor crisis
Commentary

These bipartisan solutions can help ease America’s labor crisis

By Matt Sigelman and Ken Mehlman
March 2, 2022
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
Politics

Janet Yellen: Biden COVID relief bill like a ‘vaccine’ for the economy

By Fatima Hussein and The Associated Press
January 19, 2022
Digital land is selling for millions as people scramble to snatch up virtual real estate in the metaverse—and it could be a multitrillion-dollar opportunity
Tech

Digital land is selling for millions as people scramble to snatch up virtual real estate in the metaverse—and it could be a multitrillion-dollar opportunity

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December 3, 2021
Biden fires back on Twitter at Republican Senator who called inflation a political ‘gold mine’
Politics

Biden fires back on Twitter at Republican Senator who called inflation a political ‘gold mine’

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December 1, 2021
How to invest when inflation is high
Finance

How to invest when inflation is high

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November 24, 2021
Jack Dorsey loves Bitcoin, but Twitter’s CFO isn’t buying it
The Coins

Jack Dorsey loves Bitcoin, but Twitter’s CFO isn’t buying it

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November 16, 2021
Treasury Department building
Politics

The U.S. budget deficit fell to $165 billion in October, down 42% from last year

By Matt Ott and The Associated Press
November 10, 2021
U.S. consumer spending rose 0.6% in September as inflation and supply shortages worsen
Finance

U.S. consumer spending rose 0.6% in September as inflation and supply shortages worsen

By Martin Crutsinger and The Associated Press
October 29, 2021

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