The December jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what it is expected to show
Nonfarm payrolls likely rose by 73,000 last month while the unemployment rate edged lower to 4.5%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
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The Supreme Court may rule Friday on Trump's tariffs. Here's what's at stake for the economy
The decision is poised to have far-reaching impacts on not only trade policy but also the U.S. fiscal situation.
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States Face Big Medicaid, SNAP, Tax Decisions in 2026
States have major decisions to make in 2026 about the social safety net and taxes in the aftermath of a sweeping law President Donald Trump signed last year.
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Bessent: Tax Break a Tailwind for US Economy in 2026
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Thursday said an early start to the 2026 tax filing season would provide a tailwind to the U.S. economy by allowing benefits from Republican-passed tax breaks to flow quickly to Americans.
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Trump Says He Has Reached Decision on Fed Chair
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has made a decision on who he would pick as the next Federal Reserve chairman but stopped short of disclosing his choice in an interview he gave to The New York Times.
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US Wholesale Inventories Build Further in October
U.S. wholesale inventories increased again in October, suggesting inventories could add to gross domestic product in the fourth quarter after being a drag for two straight quarters.
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