President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are expected to spar over economics as they outline their starkly contrasting policy visions for the country during the first presidential debate.

Americans hate this economy, but they keep spending like they love it. The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer spending rose 0.6% in August. Although that may not sound like a lot, it ...

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ...

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed that prices increased slightly in June as the central bank continues to monitor for signs of tariff-induced inflation impacting consumers. The ...

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NEW YORK (Reuters) -Monthly U.S. inflation data is under increased scrutiny after President Donald Trump removed the head of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a move that could undermine confidence ...

The Labor Department will release its latest monthly inflation report on Tuesday at a critical time for the economy, as the Federal Reserve will take stock of the impact of tariffs on consumer prices ...

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