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October 31, 2019 at 9:05 pm

US economy defies threats with a solid job gain for October

WASHINGTON (AP) — A solid October jobs report on Friday spotlighted the surprising durability of the U.S. economy in the face of persistent trade conflicts...

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October 31, 2019 at 5:38 am

US worker annual compensation rose 2.8% in third quarter

WASHINGTON (AP) — Annual wages and benefits for U.S. workers continued to rise at a modest pace in the third quarter, even as unemployment stays...

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October 30, 2019 at 12:15 pm

US watchdog warns of ‘improper influence’ in tariff process

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal watchdog is criticizing the way the Trump administration handles taxes on imported steel and aluminum, saying a lack of transparency...

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October 29, 2019 at 7:10 am

Pending home sales reached a 21-month high in September

WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in September, a sign that the housing market is still benefiting from lower mortgage rates....

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October 28, 2019 at 12:01 am

US travel industry to Chinese tourists: What trade war?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C., has dangled hotel discounts tied to the Chinese Lunar New Year. Arizona has promoted its outdoor attractions to draw visitors...

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October 22, 2019 at 7:14 am

High prices drove U.S. home sales down 2.2% in September

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home sales fell 2.2% in September, as rising home prices and lower inventories have stifled homebuyers. The National Association of Realtors...

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October 18, 2019 at 9:29 pm

Finance officials pledge to combat global economic slowdown VIEW

WASHINGTON (AP) — Global finance officials wrapped up their fall meetings on Saturday with a pledge to "employ all appropriate tools" to combat the weakest...

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October 17, 2019 at 9:10 pm

IMF, World Bank leaders appeal for an end to trade wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank appealed to their 189 member countries on Friday to resolve widening...

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October 9, 2019 at 7:23 am

US job openings slip 1.7% in August as labor market slows

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings fell 1.7% in August and hires edged down, bolstering views that the labor market may lose momentum as economic...

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October 3, 2019 at 7:21 am

Drop in US service sector activity raises economic concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Growth in the U.S. economy’s vast services sector slowed sharply in September to its lowest point in three years, suggesting that the...

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