The U.S. economy, hobbled by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, advanced at a sluggish 0.7% annual rate from October through…
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US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000, layoffs remain low
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week was unchanged from the week before, a sign…
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Oil prices soar and stock prices fall as US-Israel war with Iran rattles markets
BANGKOK — The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran rattled world markets on Monday, with U.S. futures falling more than…
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As China’s economy slows, some are snapping up cheap apartments to ‘retire’ early
The “Life in Venice” housing development, a multibillion-dollar replica of the Italian city on the Chinese coast, stands silent. Many…
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Walmart delivers another quarter of impressive sales but offers a muted outlook
NEW YORK — Walmart delivered another standout quarter as the promise of lower prices drew in a broader spectrum of…
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US applications for jobless benefits jump to 231,000 last week, the most in 2 months.
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week but remains in the same historically low…
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