Economy
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Dow tumbles by nearly 800 points as Iran conflict widens
“We’ve seen no signs of de-escalation yet, and oil prices are continuing to move higher,” Jim Reid, global head of macro research at Deutsche Bank, said in a note.
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US stocks rebound after positive economic updates, oil prices dropping
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 301 points by midday
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Mortgage rates drop to under 6% for first time since 2022: Freddie Mac
"This rate, combined with the improving availability of homes for sale, is meaningful and will drive more potential buyers into the market for spring homebuying season," said Freddie Mac’s chief economist, Sam Khater
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Tin can crisis: America’s dinner table affordability hinges on tinplate cans
With most of the country still in the thick of winter, canned goods are important for cooking nutritious stews, chili and other staples during cold temperatures.
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GDP increases by 1.4% in fourth quarter, below estimates
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.2% pace overall in 2025, down from 2.8% in 2024
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Barron Trump among partners launching new beverage company
The company has raised roughly $1 million in seed funding from private investors and is planning its consumer debut in spring 2026
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Love may be priceless, Valentine’s Day isn’t
Dinner reservations, quick getaways, and traditional gifts may look similar across the commonwealth. The final totals, however, often vary depending on where couples spend.
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Trump admin notches Taiwan trade deal: USTR
While Taiwan will eliminate nearly all of its tariffs on American imports, the U.S. will lower its tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15%.
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Consumer prices increased 2.4% annually in January, less than expected
The rate was slower than forecast and down from the 2.7% the annualized rate in December,
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US economy added 130,000 jobs in January, exceeding Wall Street expectations
The Dow Jones consensus estimate was that 55,000 jobs would be added.
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Dow Jones clears 50,000 for the first time
The other major indices, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, were up 1.75% and 1.87%, respectively.
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Job openings hit lowest since 2020, down by nearly 1 million in 2025: BLS
Job openings hit 6.5 million in December
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Trump trade advisor: Congress undermining WH agenda by reviving loophole
He further called the "de mininis" loophole a "deep swamp scam" and highlighted that Trump himself quickly ended the loophole upon his return to the White House.