Consumer sentiment surges 16% for 1st time this year
Americans appear to be feeling more hopeful about the economy.
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United Nations: Finances driving factor of “fertility crisis”
The United Nations says millions of people worldwide can’t have the number of children they want.
Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports
U.S. inflation picked up a bit last month as higher prices for groceries and some imported goods were largely offset by cheaper gas, travel services, and rents.
Workers unhappy with schedules
Many workers are not happy with their jobs not because of what they do, but when they do it.
Car prices held steady in May
If you’re in the market for a new car here’s some good news, car prices are holding steady despite tariffs on imported cars and car parts.
US stocks slip as Wall Street makes its final moves ahead of Friday’s jobs report
U.S. stocks drifted lower on Thursday as financial markets locked in their final moves before a highly anticipated update coming Friday about the U.S. job market.
U.S. trade deficit shrank 55% in April
The U.S. trade deficit took a sharp drop in April.
Private sector hiring slows down
Private sector hiring appears to be slowing down.
Trump says after Xi call that US and China will resume trade talks
President Donald Trump said Thursday that his first call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since returning to office was “very positive,” announcing that the two countries will hold trade talks in hopes of breaking an impasse over tariffs and global supplies of rare earth minerals.
Musk calls Trump’s big tax break bill a ‘disgusting abomination,’ testing his influence over the GOP
Elon Musk blasted President Donald Trump’s“big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts as a “disgusting abomination” on Tuesday, testing the limits of his political influence as he targeted the centerpiece of Republicans’ legislative agenda.
