Keywords: U.S. economy


U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Labor Market Remains Resilient

New applications for unemployment benefits in the United States increased slightly during the final week of July, signaling a modest slowdown in hiring activity while continuing to reflect the overall strength of the country's labor market. Despite the weekly increase, layoffs remain historically......

Federal Reserve warns inflation accelerated as tariffs, energy costs and AI investment fuel price pressures

The Federal Reserve has warned that inflationary pressures intensified during the spring, citing the combined impact of trade tariffs, higher energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East and surging investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The assessment appears in the U.S. central......

US jobless claims decline as labor market shows continued stability

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week, offering fresh evidence that the U.S. labor market remains resilient even as hiring activity continues to moderate. According to new data released by the United States Department of Labor, initial claims for state unemployment......

U.S. inflation rises while economic growth slows in first quarter

The United States economy showed mixed signals at the end of the first quarter of 2026, as inflation continued to rise while economic growth slowed more than expected. The latest economic indicators released on Thursday highlighted ongoing pressure on consumers and businesses, even as financial markets......

Trump promotes White House ballroom project while downplaying economic concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly promoted the construction of a new White House ballroom, presenting it as a key legacy project, while critics accuse him of minimizing the economic difficulties faced by American households. Standing near the construction site in Washington, D.C., the president......

Eli Lilly expands investment with $4.5 billion boost to Indiana manufacturing sites

Eli Lilly and Company has announced a new $4.5 billion investment in its manufacturing operations in the state of Indiana, reinforcing its long-term commitment to expanding production capacity in the United States. Major expansion in Indiana The additional funding will be allocated across two of the......

NY Fed reports rising supply chain pressures in March

Supply chain pressures in the United States increased in March, reaching levels not seen since early 2023, according to data released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The bank’s latest Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI) rose to 0.68 in March, up from 0.54 in February. A reading......

Iran war: Donald Trump refuses deal with Tehran despite rising costs

More than two weeks after the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out any agreement with Iran for now, stating that the terms offered are “not good enough.” In an interview with NBC, Trump emphasized that a deal must be “very strong” and......

Lagarde sounds alarm over Trump controlling U.S. monetary policy

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), warned on Monday that if former U.S. President Donald Trump were to gain control over American monetary policy, it would pose “a very serious danger” to both the U.S. and global economies. Speaking on Radio Classique, Lagarde......