Opinion: The U.S. economy needs older workers. Congress can help.
More and more Americans previously relegated to the margins of the economy are successfully finding work. But for one group...
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Productivity rises rapidly again in good sign for U.S. economy
Last Updated: Feb. 1, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET First Published: Feb. 1, 2024 at 8:42 a.m. ET Developing story....
U.S. national debt hits record $34 trillion ahead of funding fight in Congress
WASHINGTON — The federal government’s gross national debt has surpassed $34 trillion, a record high that foreshadows the coming political...
Economy still appears headed for recession, U.S. leading index signals
Last Updated: Dec. 21, 2023 at 11:34 a.m. ET First Published: Dec. 21, 2023 at 10:18 a.m. ET The numbers: The...
Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks after EU funding stalled
Published: Dec. 16, 2023 at 5:14 a.m. ET Russia and Ukraine each reported dozens of attempted drone attacks in the...
European Central Bank lifts rates by 25 basis points, pledges ‘data-dependent’ approach
Last Updated: July 27, 2023 at 8:34 a.m. ET First Published: July 27, 2023 at 8:24 a.m. ET The European...
Russian ruble falls to lowest level against U.S. dollar in a year. Here’s why.
Falling oil prices and fears about capital flight helped push the Russian ruble to its weakest level against the U.S....
Oil-production cuts could force Fed to raise interest rates even higher to fight inflation
A surprise production cut by Saudi Arabia and several of its OPEC+ partners could complicate the outlook for stocks, bonds...
