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US consumers are continuing to spend, but recent results from major retailers suggest they are becoming more selective about where and how they spend their money. Walmart’s sharp stock decline …

US 30-year government bond yields rebounded for the second consecutive day, reaching a high of 5.250%, up modestly from this week’s low of 5.17%. It is hovering near the year-to-date …

A new group of industries is reshaping political spending in the US as cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and online betting companies pour money into the 2026 midterm elections. Corporate spending on …

Canada has secured a three-day reprieve from a new round of steep US tariffs after President Donald Trump said Washington and Ottawa were close to reaching a trade agreement. Trump …

Oil prices have swung violently as the Iran conflict threatens one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints, while Washington faces a separate strategic challenge in its relationship with China. …

Wholesale inflation in the United States remained subdued in July, coming in below economists’ expectations and adding to evidence that price pressures may be easing after a surge earlier this …

The popular iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) has slumped into a correction as its outflows rose and as long-term US bond yields rose. It is also under pressure …

US job openings declined in June, largely reflecting weaker demand in the healthcare and social assistance sector, although stronger hiring and subdued layoffs suggested the labor market remained on stable …

New York’s attorney general sued prediction market operator Kalshi on Friday, claiming that its platform violates state laws against illegal gambling. In a petition filed in a state court in …

The US economy expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter while inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve’s target, underscoring the difficult balancing act facing policymakers after they …