Wednesday, January 22, 2025

ARTICLES BY JOSH BOAK/AP ECONOMICS WRITER

More millennials stuck renting for years before buying home

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We're buying more cars, eating out more

WASHINGTON - Americans bought more cars, restaurant meals and building supplies in July, and the spending points to steady economic growth anchored by the improving job market.
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Spending steps up

WASHINGTON - Americans stepped up their spending at retailers in May, especially for autos, clothes and building materials, in a sign that strong job growth has begun to boost store sales.
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Jobless numbers hold steady

WASHINGTON - The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits basically held steady last week, as the job market continues to outpace broader economic growth.
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Tough decision

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Hackers' $1 billion bank theft may still impact consumers

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From Russia with ...

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Why areas with good jobs have hard-to-afford homes

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U.S. jobless aid applications rise to 311,000

WASHINGTON - More people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, although jobless claims continue to be close to pre-recession levels.
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Bouncing back

WASHINGTON - U.S. retail sales bounced back in February after suffering a steep decline during a bitterly cold January. Shoppers spent more on autos, clothing and furniture.
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Has the Fed been fueling bubbles? You be the judge

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