Economic News
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For the US news industry, a tough summer draws to a close with McClatchy chain's cuts
The McClatchy newspaper chain has made significant layoffs at The Miami Herald and other papers, cutting over 90 unionized journalists across 17 publications
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Yemen's Houthis capture a Red Sea island in a threat to shipping, and other Mideast developments
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
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Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open
A federal court has declared that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by forcing a Michigan coal-fired power plant to remain open past its scheduled retirement date last year
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US stocks jump after oil prices ease and an inflation update comes in near expectations
U.S. stocks rebounded and clawed back much of their losses for the week after oil prices eased off their recent spurt
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House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain
The House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwhelming support the bill received in the Senate
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FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the Republican midterm convention
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials came together for a two-day convention this week to rally voters in advance of midterm elections in November
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No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levels
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near
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Inflation picked up last month as gas prices rose during clashes around Iran
Inflation picked up last month as gas prices rose during clashes around Iran
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Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea
Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending
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Oil prices leap to their highest since May and drag Wall Street lower
U.S. stocks sank after oil prices jumped to their highest levels since May
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