U.S.

U.S. employers add a surprising 336,000 jobs in September

This sustained strength makes it likelier that the Federal Reserve will raise its key rate again before year's end

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |October 6, 2023

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More evidence U.S. job market remains hot after openings rise unexpectedly in August

American employers posted 9.6 million job openings in August, up from 8.9 million in July

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |October 3, 2023

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What would a U.S. government shutdown mean?

Impacts to Social Security, travel, student loans and more explained

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, The Associated Press |September 28, 2023

6 min read

U.S. economy grew at 2.1% rate last quarter

Surprising resilience continues amid tighter monetary policy

September 28, 2023

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