Economy

U.S. consumer inflation eased as gas prices fell, though some costs kept surging

The stickiness of inflation in the service sector will likely keep the Federal Reserve on guard

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |December 12, 2023

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Fed set to leave rates unchanged while facing speculation about cuts

Wednesday's rate announcement follows an inflation report on Tuesday

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |December 11, 2023

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Solid U.S. hiring lowers unemployment rate in latest sign of a still-sturdy job market

Employers are finding it easier to hire, with fewer complaints of worker shortages and less pressure to raise pay

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |December 8, 2023

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Chinese leaders wrap up annual economic planning meeting with scant details on revving up growth

The recovery after stringent pandemic restrictions were lifted was short-lived

By The Associated Press |December 8, 2023

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