Inflation continues to moderate thanks to a big drop in gas prices
Consumer prices rose 3.1% in November from a year ago, marking a more moderate pace of inflation thanks in large part to falling gasoline prices.
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U.S. Department of Labor to report on November's inflation rate
The Labor Department reports on November's inflation rate this morning. It comes just ahead of a Federal Reserve rate-setting meeting.
The economy is a trouble spot for Biden despite strong signs. Here's why
Despite job growth, low unemployment and record spending, Americans are in a sour mood about the economy — and that could spell trouble for President Biden's reelection chances.
Unemployment down as UAW and Hollywood actors return from strikes
U.S. employers added 199,000 jobs in November, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.7%. The resolution of the UAW and Hollywood actors' strikes helped to boost those numbers.
Labor Department releases November jobs report
U.S. employers added 199,000 jobs in November, higher than the 150,000 jobs created in the previous month.
The labor market stays robust, with employers adding 199,000 jobs last month
U.S. employers added 199,000 jobs in November, higher than the 150,000 jobs created in the previous month, reflecting in part the return of striking UAW and Hollywood workers.
People can do more with lump sum of money than payments, experiment in Kenya suggests
The first results are in from a charity experiment in Kenya. Those who got a lump sum of money were far more likely to start a business — and earn more — compared to those who got monthly payments.
The U.S. supports China's growth if it 'plays by the rules,' commerce secretary says
China's president says success for the U.S. and China can be mutually beneficial. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says that the reality is a bit more complicated than that.
Sushi in Ukraine: Life (and the consumer economy) continues through 2 years of war
Sushi restaurants are still open all over Ukraine. It's a small example of how the country's consumer economy continues despite nearly two years of war.
A third of American adults go into debt to pay for holiday shopping
Every year, an estimated third of American adults go into debt to pay for holiday expenses. NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with LendingTree Chief Credit analyst Matt Schulz about why that happens.