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Trump calls US$5,000 payouts ‘easy’ to fit into federal budget

Trump calls US$5,000 payouts ‘easy’ to fit into federal budget

President Donald Trump defended his pledge to send $5,000 cash payouts to American adults, insisting the plan is easily manageable if Republicans retain Congress.

World ·14 Sep 2026, 03:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran threatens Gulf oil blockade as US launches economic D-Day

Iran threatens Gulf oil blockade as US launches economic D-Day

Iran has threatened to block all oil exports from the Persian Gulf in response to a sweeping new US economic offensive aimed at isolating Tehran.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 09:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
AI boom widens US income gap as rich reap stock gains

AI boom widens US income gap as rich reap stock gains

The artificial-intelligence equity surge has lifted major stock indexes, but the financial windfall is flowing almost exclusively to America's wealthiest households.

Business ·20 Aug 2026, 15:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
S&P 500 hits record high as soft jobs report eases rate hike concerns

S&P 500 hits record high as soft jobs report eases rate hike concerns

US stocks advanced to record highs as an unexpected decline in July nonfarm payrolls lowered expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.

Business ·8 Aug 2026, 07:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July as slump in growth continues

US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July as slump in growth continues

The United States labor market suffered an unexpected setback in July as nonfarm payrolls dropped by 23,000 and previous months saw severe downward revisions.

Business ·8 Aug 2026, 00:38 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
New York Fed says US economy resilient, inflation likely peaked

New York Fed says US economy resilient, inflation likely peaked

New York Fed President John Williams states that the U.S. economy shows resilience with steady GDP growth. He projects inflation will begin to moderate as the Federal Reserve works toward its 2 percent target.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 20:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Prices up across US metros, but in some more than others

Prices up across US metros, but in some more than others

While national inflation rates have retreated, persistent economic pressures continue to challenge household stability across various US regions. This disparity in living costs is forcing families to adjust their long-term financial expectations.

Cost of Living ·6 Jul 2026, 02:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump claims he loves inflation as consumer prices hit three-year high

Trump claims he loves inflation as consumer prices hit three-year high

President Trump is drawing sharp criticism from Democratic leaders after dismissing concerns over rising consumer prices, which reached their highest level in three years.

Cost of Living ·3 Jul 2026, 14:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump sparks political outcry after claiming he loves surging inflation

Trump sparks political outcry after claiming he loves surging inflation

President Donald Trump is facing political criticism after stating he loves the latest inflation figures. The remarks have become a focal point for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.

Cost of Living ·3 Jul 2026, 11:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read