The Iran war risks bringing the G7’s fastest-growing economy to a halt
England fans react during the England V Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup match at Croydon Boxpark on June
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Economy
‘Nobody wants it’: Lettuce prices see record-setting plunge as cyclospora spooks consumers
A produce worker stocks shelves near romaine lettuce at a supermarket in Washington, Nov. 20, 2018. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP
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U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021
Pedestrians walk past the north entrance to the U.S. Treasury Department headquarters building on April 30, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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Here are five key takeaways from the July CPI inflation report
East Northport, N.Y.: Customers shop the produce section at the Farmer’s Market in East Northport, New York on Aug. 4,
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AI’s costly build-out complicates the Fed’s inflation fight
Silicon Valley leaders from Elon Musk to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have hyped the deflationary effects of the artificial intelligence
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Consumer prices rose 0.1% in July, as expected, putting the annual rate at 3.4%
A shopper browses fresh fruit at a grocery store in Wilmington, North Carolina, US, on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. Allison
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An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here’s what to expect
An important inflation report Wednesday could give the Federal Reserve a little breathing room in its battle against inflation. The
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Here are three key takeaways from the disappointing July jobs report
Job seekers speak with employer representatives and browse information tables as they attend an Inspire Together job and resource fair
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U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July
The U.S. economy saw an unexpected declined in jobs during July while the unemployment rate edged lower, the Bureau of
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The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here’s what to expect
Job seekers wait in line for free resume preparation services as they attend a Inspire Together job and resource fair
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