As it does once each quarter, the Federal Reserve will deliver a triple-dose of news Thursday afternoon — a policy statement, economic forecasts and a news conference by Chair Janet Yellen. But all eyes …
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in eight weeks, suggesting the labor market continued to strengthen despite the recent tightening in financial market conditions. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 264,000 for the week ended Sept. 12, the Labor Department said on Thursday. It was the 28th straight week that claims remained below
Builders broke ground on fewer houses and apartment complexes in August, a possible sign that the housing market may be levelling off after accelerating for much of the year. Housing starts last month …
If the federal government shuts down on October 1, one thing will be clear: The Republican presidential debate on Thursday night didn’t help the Republican congressional leaders who want to stop it. On Thursday, Texas Senator Ted Cruz took his longstanding call to shut the government down rather than fund Planned Parenthood to a national audience of millions of Americans. “Republican leadership in both houses has begun this discussion by
U.S. stock index futures held a touch lower on Thursday as traders looked to the Federal Reserve and today’s interest rate decision.
“It’s Vegas, baby! We’re doing it!” Lionel Richie was all smiles as he announced plans to add his name to the line of celebrity marquees along the Las…
Here’s a little ditty about John and Christie, just two American kids being as cute as can be. On Wednesday, Rocker John Mellencamp, 63, and supermodel Christie Brinkley, 61, were…
Last night’s republican debate—filled with outrageous quotes from Donald Trump and lots of emoji-like facial expressions—was nothing short of exciting, but the Internet’s…
Kanye West is all smiles with it comes to the booty. For fashion’s sake. The rapper and fashion designer unveiled his Yeezy season 2 collection for Adidas at a…
Sam Smith singing chill jams in glasses and a hoodie in everyone’s sexual fantasy, right? Perfect, glad we’re on the same page. The 23-year-old Grammy winner was joined…
