U.S. labor market powers ahead, but wage growth loses steam
Nonfarm payrolls increase 223,000 in DecemberUnemployment rate falls to 3.5% from 3.6%Household employment surges; labor force risesAverage hourly earnings gain...
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Biden says U.S. economy headed to ‘new plateau,’ amid recession fears
WASHINGTON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden said on Thursday the U.S. economy was seeing "really bright spots" after...
U.S. labor market still resilient as 2022 ended
Weekly jobless claims fall 19,000 to 204,000Continuing claims decrease 24,000 to 1.694 millionPrivate payrolls increase 235,000 in DecemberWASHINGTON, Jan 5...
Biden, McConnell Kentucky event is a roadmap for White House under new Congress
COVINGTON, Ky., Jan 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell made a rare joint...
Fed meeting minutes may point to rate-hike endgame, new debate phase
WASHINGTON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve ended 2022 with a firm promise at its December policy meeting that...
U.S. House to vote on $1.66 trillion funding bill as shutdown deadline nears
WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday is due to vote on a $1.66 trillion...
Government funding bill to bolster U.S. antitrust regulators
WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - A $1.7 trillion government funding bill approved by the U.S. Senate Thursday will bolster U.S....
U.S. Patriot system won’t thwart Russia’s plans for Ukraine, says Kremlin
U.S. announces new $1.85 bln military aid packageU.S. Patriot air defence battery part of new assistanceKremlin-Patriots won't stop Russia from...
U.S. Senate plans initial vote on $1.66 trillion government funding bill
WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate planned to take its first vote on a $1.66 trillion government funding...
U.S. retail sales fall after hefty gains; labor market still tight
Retail sales fall 0.6% in NovemberCore retail sales drop 0.2%; October sales revised lowerWeekly jobless claims decrease 20,000 to 211,000WASHINGTON,...
