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Is the US economy in a recession and taking the world with it?

The US is facing rising recession fears even as economic indicators point to mixed signals.

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US midterm elections: Five economic issues to watch

Inflation is on the minds of American voters as they head to the polls next month to decide who will control Congress.

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US bear market deepens: What that means for you

US stocks are in a free fall as recession fears and a slew of uncertainties return after a brief late summer rally.

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What are meme stocks and why are they back?

Why are day traders betting on flailing companies? Who is making the money? And what’s a meme stock anyway?

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‘I feel stuck’: Inside the growing US student debt crisis

With the pause on student loan payments expiring at end of August, will Joe Biden give borrowers a break and extend it?

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What the blowout US jobs numbers actually mean

While recession fears may have cooled for now, the Fed is likely to be more bold with its rate hikes at future meetings.

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Softer demand? US job openings fall in June to 9-month low

Demand for labour seems to be gradually slowing, and salary growth is lagging behind inflation.

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Top economic takeaways as US wrangles with recession fears

Back-to-back GDP slowdown, Fed raises rates, higher prices and other economic highlights from a busy week.

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Fed hikes rates by 75 basis points for 2nd straight month

The US central bank is doubling down on fighting the highest inflation in over 40 years.

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‘Uncharted territory’: Five key takeaways on US inflation

What consumers feeling the pain of rising food and fuel prices need to know.

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