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July 16, 2019 at 6:16 am

US industrial production unchanged in June

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. industrial production was flat in June, as a slump in utilities was offset by gains in output by factories and mining....

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In this Monday, July 1, 2019 photo, a help wanted sign appears in the window of a restaurant in Miami. On Tuesday, July 9, the Labor Department reports on job openings and labor turnover for April. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) NYBZ242 NYBZ242

July 9, 2019 at 7:17 am

US job openings fell 0.7% in May

WASHINGTON (AP) — Job openings posted by U.S. employers slipped 0.7% in May, while hires that month tumbled 4.4% in a sign that the job...

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July 9, 2019 at 5:01 am

Despite economic boom, many of us are feeling insecure, poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are generally satisfied with their personal finances, but many lack confidence in their ability to afford retirement, an emergency expense or...

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July 4, 2019 at 9:05 pm

US adds solid 224,000 jobs, making Fed rate cut less certain

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers sharply stepped up their hiring in June, adding a robust 224,000 jobs, an indication of the economy's durability after more...

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July 3, 2019 at 5:28 am

Survey: Modest job gains in June hint at slowing economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies added just 102,000 jobs in June, a possible turning point that could signal a coming increase in the unemployment rate....

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In this June 14, 2019 photo, Ryan Brueggemann stands near his cows on a New Berlin, Wis. dairy farm. He and his brother are renting the land and equipment from a retiring farmer, but want to buy their own farm. They can’t afford it now due to low milk prices and tariffs on grains and milk. But Brueggemann thinks the economy is moving along well and supports President Trump. He voted for him and plans to again in 2020, even if the tariffs continue. Trump is receiving mixed reviews for his stewardship of the U.S. economy, even as Americans feel increasingly good about how things are going now, according to a new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. (AP Photo/Carrie Antlfinger) RPCA100 RPCA100

July 1, 2019 at 5:01 am

AP-NORC Poll: Trump not boosted by strong American economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The solid economy is doing little to bolster support for President Donald Trump. Americans give Trump mixed reviews for his economic stewardship...

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June 25, 2019 at 7:01 am

US new-home sales fell 7.8% in May

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new U.S. homes slumped 7.8% in May, as sales plunged in the pricier Northeastern and Western markets. The Commerce Department...

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June 21, 2019 at 7:03 am

US home sales climbed 2.5% in May amid lower mortgage rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home sales jumped 2.5% in May, as lower mortgage rates appeared to help buyers overcome affordability challenges. The National Association of...

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June 14, 2019 at 6:16 am

US industrial production rose in May, but factories struggle

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. industrial production improved in May, but manufacturers showed weakness despite eking out a slight gain. The Federal Reserve said Friday that...

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June 12, 2019 at 5:31 am

US consumer prices edged up 0.1% in May

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices increased a slight 0.1% in May, as inflation was tempered by lower costs for gasoline, electricity and used cars....

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