The Congressional Budget Office’s latest forecasts are out on the U.S. government’s deficit situation — and…
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It’s still a ‘low fire’ jobs market. Jobless claims stay low and unemployment falls early in the new year.
Published: Feb. 12, 2026 at 8:55 a.m. ET The U.S. unemployment rate fell in January for a…
Opinion: China is hacking the tariff system by investing in U.S. firms — while American taxpayers foot the bill
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The latest jobs report is bad news if you’re looking for work — except in these fields
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Stocks have turned volatile despite strong January jobs report. Here’s why investors aren’t happy.
Last Updated: Feb. 11, 2026 at 12:37 p.m. ETFirst Published: Feb. 11, 2026 at 12:33 p.m. ET Volatility…
Mortgage delinquency rates for people in America’s lowest-income areas haven’t been this high since 2016
Delinquencies are up in areas where unemployment rates are rising and home prices are falling.
The U.S. bond market is suddenly flashing a warning sign about the economy
Published: Feb. 10, 2026 at 11:42 a.m. ET Tuesday’s delayed retail-sales data for December undermined expectations for…
Retail sales fizzled at the end of the holiday season, as tariffs alter Americans’ buying habits.
Sales at U.S retailers fizzled at the end of the holiday shopping season, suggesting consumers worried…
Investors see hope in the economy despite AI fears igniting a turbulent week for markets
Published: Feb. 13, 2026 at 1:02 p.m. ET Investors are about to wrap up an unusual week…