Economy

U.S. job openings fall slightly amid high interest rates

Layoffs dropped to 1.5 million, the lowest since November 2022

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |July 30, 2024

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American consumers feeling more confident in July

Elevated prices for food, groceries are main driver of consumers’ view of U.S. economy

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |July 30, 2024

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Europe’s growth lags U.S. again

Germany, the leading European economy, remained in the dumps in the April-June quarter

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |July 30, 2024

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China’s top leaders vow to improve confidence in its slowing economy

Chinese markets, however, have not shown much enthusiasm for the policies outlined in recent weeks

By Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press |July 30, 2024

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