Economic Indicators

U.S. unemployment claims rise for third straight week

The highly contagious delta variant may be slowing the recovery in jobs

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |September 30, 2021

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U.S. slightly revises up its GDP estimate for Q2 to 6.7%

Increased consumer spending contributed to the change

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |September 30, 2021

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U.K. is no longer the weakest G7 economy

A bigger than foreseen increase in consumer spending has lifted the U.K. above Italy

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |September 30, 2021

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Powell defends Fed policies, says inflation may persist

Criticism of monetary policy has grown in recent months along with price increases

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |September 29, 2021

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