CHRISTOPHER RUGABER

Articles by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER

Last year’s odd economy in five charts, and what to watch for in 2026 - AP News

Business January 5, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed, inflation stayed elevated and unemployment rose. Last years odd outcomes raise a host oοΏ½...

Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump’s views if he is chair - AP News

Business December 15, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) A leading candidate to be President Donald Trumps choice for Federal Reserve chair said that he would present the presidents views to Fed officials for their consideration but they coοΏ½...

Federal Reserve set to cut rate but may signal a pause to come - AP News

Business December 10, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powells ability to corral the necessary support from fellow policymakers for a third sοΏ½...

Here’s why everyone’s talking about a β€˜K-shaped’ economy - AP News

Business December 2, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) From corporate executives to Wall Street analysts to Federal Reserve officials, references to the K-shaped economy are rapidly proliferating. So what does it mean? Simply put, the upοΏ½...

Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay low - AP News

Business November 27, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that overall layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cutsοΏ½...