Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press

Paul Wiseman is a reporter with The Associated Press, an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City and founded in 1846.

Economic Indicators

IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter

Global expansion being powered by unexpectedly strong growth in the U.S.

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |April 16, 2024

3 min read

Economic Indicators

U.S. added 303,000 jobs in March

The unemployment rate has come in below 4% for 26 straight months

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |April 5, 2024

3 min read

Economic Indicators

U.S. employers add a surprisingly strong 275,000 jobs

The latest figures reflected the job market’s sustained ability to withstand the 11 rate hikes imposed by the Fed

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |March 8, 2024

3 min read

Economy

U.S. economy grew 3.2% in Q4, slightly lower than government’s initial estimate

Growth has now topped 2% for six straight quarters, defying fears that high interest rates would lead to a recession

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |February 28, 2024

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Recession risks are fading, but political tensions pose threat

A growing share of business forecasters worry that the Fed is keeping rates unnecessarily high

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |February 12, 2024

2 min read

Economic Indicators

IMF sketches a brighter view of global economy

The agency upgraded its growth forecast and now expects lower inflation

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |January 30, 2024

3 min read

Economic Indicators

U.S. job openings rose in December, pointing to a still-durable labour market

The job market is cooling in a mostly painless way — through fewer openings

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |January 30, 2024

2 min read

Economic Indicators

U.S. economy grew at surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter

Optimism is growing that the Fed is on track to deliver a rare soft landing

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |January 25, 2024

5 min read

Economic Indicators

Wholesale inflation in U.S. declined last month, signaling that price pressures are still easing

Softer price report could reassure the central bank's policymakers

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |January 12, 2024

3 min read

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