Economic Indicators

U.S. inflation rises to 3.2%, but core measures remain mild

Economic Indicators

U.S. inflation rises to 3.2%, but core measures remain mild

Thursday's report is the first of two CPI numbers Fed policymakers will see before their next meeting

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |August 10, 2023

4 min read

Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Number of Americans applying for jobless aid rises, but not enough to cause concern

Outside tech layoffs early this year, companies have mostly been retaining workers

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |August 10, 2023

2 min read

Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Biden issues executive order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology

Senior administration officials said the effort stemmed from national security goals rather than economic interests

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |August 9, 2023

3 min read

Biden pitches his economic policies as key to a revival of manufacturing jobs

Economic Indicators

Biden pitches his economic policies as key to a revival of manufacturing jobs

In re-election speeches, U.S. president says his agenda has triggered a resurgence in factory work

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |August 9, 2023

4 min read