Americans are feeling the strain of high prices, even as President Trump tries to tout "record highs" in the stock market.

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The U.S. economy has grown increasingly bifurcated, with spending largely dependent on affluent households. Companies, and the Fed, are concerned.

The US government has reopened following its longest-ever shutdown, setting the stage for the eventual release of the gold-standard federal data that is crucial in analyzing the health and trajectory ...

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NORC poll found many Americans are comfortable pessimists: financially comfortable themselves but concerned about the economy’s future. See where you fit in.

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The copper price outlook for the medium to long-term remains upbeat amid signs of a supply deficit and heightened demand from ...

The Southern Aroostook region is leveling up its approach to growth and investment.On Oct. 23 Johanna Johnston, executive ...