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STORY HIGHLIGHTS Economic Confidence Index slips to -12, from -6 in July and +2 in AprilRatings of current economy stable; more see economy getting worse...

U.S. investors cut their use of leverage in July, marking the first month since the onset of the pandemic that saw a reduction in the use of margin debt to buy securities like stocks, potentially a warning sign for markets buoyed by heavy use of borrowed money.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering briskly from the coronavirus pandemic.

Pelosi was ultimately able to secure yes votes from nine moderate House Democrats for the resolution which expands the social safety net in the...

Monday’s unemployment numbers show blue states are the leaders in the nation’s unemployment.

Proposal draws intraparty opposition

A developing economic crisis in Afghanistan is adding a fresh layer of turmoil in the country. Why it matters: “he value of the Afghan currency could...

WTI crude oil snaps 7-day losing streak rising to the $65 per barrel level

The U.S. income tax system is “very progressive,” and it’s increasingly taking on the role of providing social benefits to households, according to the Tax Foundation.

BlackRock, the world’s largest investment manager with more than $9 trillion in assets under management, recently made a very contrarian call.