Economic News
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Job openings slide to 2nd lowest level in 5 years as hiring remains sluggish
U.S. employers posted far fewer jobs in November than the previous month, a sign that employers aren’t yet ramping up hiring even as growth has picked up
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Job openings fell sharply in November, the lowest in a year, pointing to sluggish hiring
Job openings fell sharply in November, the lowest in a year, pointing to sluggish hiring
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China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise
China has escalated its trade tensions with Japan by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors
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China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo's military power
China has banned exports to Japan of dual-use goods for military purposes
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Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main market as toll rises to 36
Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy have conducted a sit-in at Tehran's Grand Bazaar
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Wall Street reaches more records on gains by Big Tech
Broad gains led by technology stocks pushed Wall Street to more records
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Last year's odd economy in five charts, and what to watch for in 2026
The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed, inflation stayed elevated and unemployment rose
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3 Big Changes for Retirement Planning this year
For retirement savers and retirees, the new year brings more than the usual inflation adjustments to retirement contributions
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More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday
The shopping rush leading up to Christmas is over and in its place, like every year, another has begun as millions of people hunt for post-holiday deals and get in line to return gifts that didn’t fit, or didn’t hit quite right
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Wall Street edges higher in a wobbly start to 2026
U.S. stocks mostly edged higher on Wall Street in a wobbly start to the new year
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