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Video: The Hidden Number Driving U.S. Job Growth

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 · Business

new video loaded: The Hidden Number Driving U.S. Job Growth After a year of just 181,000 new jobs, January’s 131,000 increase in the U.S. workforce was surprisingly positive.…

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Video: Who Is Trump’s New Fed Chair Pick?

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 · Business

President Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Our reporter Colby Smith explains why the choice matters…

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In his national address, President Trump claimed he’s bringing prices down. Here’s what the data shows.

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 · Chicago, Illinois Local News

After nearly two months without new consumer price data, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest report Thursday, providing a glimpse at energy costs, food prices and…

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Video: Trump Attacks Fed Governors Ahead of Key Interest Rate Meeting

December 9, 2025December 13, 2025 · Banking

new video loaded: Trump Attacks Fed Governors Ahead of Key Interest Rate Meeting transcript Back transcript Trump Attacks Fed Governors Ahead of Key Interest Rate Meeting During a…

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The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high

November 23, 2025November 23, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — A long-awaited jobs report offered a mixed picture of the US labor market. The economy added 119,000 jobs in September, an unexpected rebound for the labor market — but…

Read more The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high

Tea Tariffs Once Sparked a Revolution. Now They Are Creating Angst

November 23, 2025November 23, 2025 · Business

A tax on tea once sparked rebellion. This time, it’s just causing headaches. Importers of the prized leaves have watched costs climb, orders stall and margins shrink under…

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Black Friday Puts Focus on Consumer Spending for Rocky Markets

November 23, 2025November 23, 2025 · Business

With U.S. stocks in the midst of a grim month, investors will look in the coming week for signs of strength in the U.S. consumer with Black Friday…

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Video: Where Things Stand With SNAP Benefits

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 · Politics

new video loaded: Where Things Stand With SNAP Benefits Millions of low-income Americans will see staggering cuts and delays to their food stamps this month due to the…

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Legal expert warns of buy now, pay later plans this holiday shopping season

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 · Denver, Colorado Local News

DENVER — As you’re out holiday shopping, one legal expert warns to keep an eye out for buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans. With tighter budgets, they can…

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As the shutdown drags on, here’s how it can drag down the economy

October 31, 2025November 4, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — The federal government shutdown has lasted all month and is on pace to become the longest on record. While history has shown that the economy typically rebounds from a…

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US Stocks to be Tested by Tesla, Netflix Earnings and Delayed CPI report

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 · Business

Earnings reports next week, including from Tesla and Netflix, will provide a deeper look at U.S. corporate profits while delayed U.S. inflation data will mark another test of…

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Video: Senate Votes In Trump Pick for Fed Board

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 · Banking

new video loaded: Senate Votes In Trump Pick for Fed Board transcript Back transcript Senate Votes In Trump Pick for Fed Board Senate Republicans confirmed President Trump’s nomination…

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Americans are feeling a lot worse about the state of the economy

September 12, 2025September 15, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — American consumers are downbeat about the economy, according to preliminary results of a monthly survey conducted by the University of Michigan. The index measuring consumer sentiment fell…

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Closures of Fred Meyer in Tacoma, WA impacting 200 employees, creates ‘food desert’

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 · Seattle, Washington Local News

TACOMA, Wash. – The upcoming closure of a Fred Meyer store in Tacoma will impact more than 200 employees and has left residents concerned that they will be…

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Inflation report spurs mixed narratives on US economy

August 14, 2025August 25, 2025 · Fact Checking

Does the latest consumer price index report show that Americans are paying more or less for goods? You might be seeing mixed messaging based on the politicians you…

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Video: ‘Declaration of Progress’: Biden Hails Fed Rate Cuts

Video: ‘Declaration of Progress’: Biden Hails Fed Rate Cuts

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 · Banking

new video loaded: ‘Declaration of Progress’: Biden Hails Fed Rate Cuts transcript Back transcript ‘Declaration of Progress’: Biden Hails Fed Rate Cuts President Biden hailed the Federal Reserve’s…

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Video: What Does the Fed Interest Rate Cut Mean?

Video: What Does the Fed Interest Rate Cut Mean?

September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 · Banking

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve lowered the interest rate for the first time since 2020. Jeanna Smialek, a reporter covering the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy for…

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Video: ‘Lack of Further Progress’ on Inflation Keeps Interest Rates High

Video: ‘Lack of Further Progress’ on Inflation Keeps Interest Rates High

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 · Banking

new video loaded: ‘Lack of Further Progress’ on Inflation Keeps Interest Rates High transcript Back transcript ‘Lack of Further Progress’ on Inflation Keeps Interest Rates High Jerome H.…

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Video: Federal Reserve Continues to Hold Interest Rates Steady

Video: Federal Reserve Continues to Hold Interest Rates Steady

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 · Banking

new video loaded: Federal Reserve Continues to Hold Interest Rates Steady transcript Back transcript Federal Reserve Continues to Hold Interest Rates Steady During a news conference, Jerome H.…

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Video: Fed Raises Interest Rates a Quarter of a Point

Video: Fed Raises Interest Rates a Quarter of a Point

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 · Banking

Jerome H. Powell said that the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat inflation amid turmoil in the banking system. The New York Times Source link

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