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Vance touts Trump economy gains during North Carolina tour, cites rising home purchases

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Vice President JD Vance traveled to North Carolina and hosted an event Friday to tout the economy, advocate for Republicans to win elections in the Tar Heel State, and touch on the situation in Iran.   Vance was also joined by former RNC chairman … Read more

Cuban president admits talks with Trump admin as fuel blockade chokes domestic energy supply and economy

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Cuban government is in talks with Trump administration officials, the country’s president said Friday, as Havana works to halt a potential regime change as it deals with a spilling energy crisis.  In a 90-minute news conference broadcast by state media, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said talks … Read more

U.S. economy unexpectedly loses 92,000 jobs in February

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing U.S. economy unexpectedly loses 92,000 jobs in February 04:11 UP NEXT U.S. Steel expects hiring boost as Nippon deal brings investment 03:28 How oil and gas prices could be affected by the attacks on Iran 03:35 Netflix abandons … Read more

U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, marking an unexpected setback for the economy

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The U.S. job market shed 92,000 jobs in February, a sharp and unexpected setback for the economy after economists had forecast job growth. By the numbers Economists polled by FactSet had predicted a payroll gain of 60,000 last month. — This is a developing story and will be updated Edited by Aimee Picchi More from … Read more

China sets lowest growth target since 1991 as economy struggles to keep momentum

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BEIJING — China announced its lowest growth target in 35 years Thursday as the world’s second-biggest economy struggles with challenges at home and growing uncertainty around the world. This year, China will aim for GDP growth of 4.5% to 5%, “while striving for better in practice,” Premier Li Qiang, China’s No. 2 official, said in … Read more

A steel plant manager and an economist walk into a factory. They leave with a story about the U.S. economy.

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There’s an air of optimism at the Irvin Plant southeast of Pittsburgh. The $14 billion investment from Nippon Steel, with a promise to “protect and create more than 100,000 jobs,” could bring the turnaround they’ve been waiting for. “The people part of it is really exciting,” said Robert Kopf, the vice president of sales at … Read more

Fox News Poll: Voters give poor marks to economy, Congress and Trump

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With prices still a concern and economic confidence subdued, voter anger toward Washington has reached new highs. Majorities say the economy is struggling, inflation is not under control, and the federal government is falling short. A new Fox News survey finds a record 70% disapprove of the … Read more

Iran strikes risk more voter frustration on the economy with rising gas prices

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Barely a week after President Donald Trump hailed falling gas prices as one of his economic triumphs, his actions are sending the cost per gallon back up. The war Trump launched with strikes on Iran has spread across the Middle East, where more than a quarter of the world’s oil is produced. Gas prices spiked … Read more

Pandemic’s impact on undocumented farm workers in the U.S. could hit global economy

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Undocumented immigrant farm workers in the United States are feeling the impact of this pandemic and they do not qualify for much help from our government. The group Doctors Without Borders recently joined efforts in Immokalee, Florida, to help provide crucial medical help. An outbreak among these workers would affect the economics of not just … Read more