Economy

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U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump's tariffs

U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely...

The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance...

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Life after the 'great resignation': Incentives are dimming for workers to change jobs

Life after the 'great resignation': Incentives are dimming...

The disparity between average annual pay increases for those staying in their jobs...

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Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate; inflation firms at 3%

Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate;...

The core PCE price index was expected to increase 3% from a year ago in December....

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With Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs struck down, here are the industries still facing higher rates

With Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs struck down, here are...

President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs were deemed unconstitutional by the...

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Five key takeaways from the Supreme Court's landmark decision against Trump's tariffs

Five key takeaways from the Supreme Court's landmark decision...

What's far less certain is the longer-reaching impacts as the economy and markets...

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China’s leverage rises before high-stakes summit as Supreme Court curbs Trump tariffs

China’s leverage rises before high-stakes summit as Supreme...

Supreme Court's decision to invalidate Trump's tariffs has strengthened China's...

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Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than expected

Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than...

The consumer price index was expected to increase 2.5% from a year ago in January,...

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Hassett says authors of New York Fed tariff study should be disciplined: 'Worst paper I've ever seen'

Hassett says authors of New York Fed tariff study should...

The NEC director ripped the report, saying that central bank researchers ignored...

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The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy

The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a...

A combination of the words "boom" and "recession" can help explain why Americans...

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UK inflation cools markedly in January, boosting odds of Bank of England rate cut

UK inflation cools markedly in January, boosting odds of...

The U.K. inflation rate cooled to 3% in January, according to the latest figures from...

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UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter

UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter

The U.K. economy grew a meager 0.1% in the fourth quarter, according to preliminary...

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The January CPI inflation report is due out Friday morning. Here's what it's expected to show

The January CPI inflation report is due out Friday morning....

Investors got some good news this week on the state of the labor market, and more...

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Trump to announce Fed chair nominee Friday; Kevin Warsh may be his pick, according to reports

Trump to announce Fed chair nominee Friday; Kevin Warsh...

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will be naming his pick Friday for...

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Scenic trains, cruises and concerts: China’s new plan to get consumers spending again

Scenic trains, cruises and concerts: China’s new plan to...

China rolled out a new work plan to boost services consumption as stimulus measures...

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Wealth inequality and the 'K-shaped' economy are more striking than ever, data shows

Wealth inequality and the 'K-shaped' economy are more striking...

The K-shaped economy is as apparent as ever and isn't going away anytime soon, economists...

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Hassett praises Trump's pick of Warsh to lead Fed, says he has his 'dream job' already

Hassett praises Trump's pick of Warsh to lead Fed, says...

The NEC director, once considered a clear frontrunner for the next Fed chair, said...