Julia Fanzeres

Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, told lawmakers he was committed to maintaining the integrity and independence of the agency.

US initial jobless claims unexpectedly rose to the highest since February, potentially reflecting the usual volatility around school summer breaks and holidays.

US household wealth rose in the first quarter by the least in a year as gains in real estate and other assets offset a decline in the value of stock holdings.

US plastic suppliers say they are running out of room to absorb high costs of raw materials, raising the prospect of price increases for consumer goods ranging from groceries to cars later this year.

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US retail sales jumped in May in a sign of resilient consumer demand despite higher gasoline prices.

Las ventas minoristas de Estados Unidos aumentaron en mayo en un avance generalizado, lo que señala una demanda de los consumidores resistente pese al aumento de los precios de la gasolina.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics made improvements to safeguard its data after several incidents in 2024 led to the early release of key economic measures, but more needs to be done to avoid future incidents, the agency’s watchdog said in a report.

The outlook for the global economy grew more uncertain this week as tensions flared between the US and Iran.

Japan's bank lending expansion suggests room for the central bank to raise rates further. Meanwhile, high borrowing costs continue to impact the US housing market significantly.