Tag: consumer spending

China’s ruling Communist Party meets to map out plans for the next 5 years

HONG KONG (AP) — One of China’s most important meetings begins Monday, as leader Xi Jinping and other…

Moderate US job openings, weak hiring underscore softening labor market

By Lucia MutikaniWASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. job openings increased marginally in August while hiring declined, consistent with lackluster labor…

Illinois spending swells 43% under Pritzker

(The Center Square) – Discretionary spending by Illinois state leaders has increased more than $16 billion since J.B.…