US economy

American voters in a sour economic mood heading into midterm elections

Voters cast their ballots, with soaring gas and food prices and utility bills likely influencing their decision.

Why Trump’s tech dreams are quietly crumbling

Since returning to power, US President Donald Trump has pledged to bring chip production “back” to America.

Pranksters fake US$10 theft from struggling Minnesota dad – viewers raise over US$250,000 for him

An employee of frozen-food maker Red Baron in Minnesota, identified only as Walt Z, berating a pair of pranksters.

Why the US economy looks strong but feels bad to many

Since the end of 2019, overall consumer prices in the US are up by about 30%. Groceries are 32% more expensive.

US economy powers ahead as AI boom, shoppers defy oil shock

The growth figures show that despite unhappiness over inflation, Americans have yet to pull back on their spending.

Wall Street ends higher as Fed holds key rate steady, focus turns to earnings

A TV station broadcasting Fed chairman Kevin Warsh on Oct 28, as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City.

US Fed leaves rates unchanged as it awaits ‘accumulation of more information’

In a 10-2 decision, the US central bank said it would maintain its benchmark interest rate within the current 3.75% to 4% range.

Five takeaways from Trump’s midterm campaign rallies

US President Donald Trump speaking at a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, on Oct 23.

Treasuries surge as worldwide worries spark rush to safety

A French police officer extinguishing burning bicycles during a demonstration against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris on Oct 17.

US manufacturing output rises 0.3% in September but hurt by Mid-East conflict

Manufacturing output eased to an 0.7% annualised rate in the third quarter after surging 5.6% in the second.

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