Consumer spending drops 0.4%, first decline since April
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending fell 0.4% in November, the first decline since April, as Americans confronted a newly resurgent virus. The November decline followed…
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US layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek jobless aid
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under…
GM recalls 840,000 vehicles for seat belt, suspension problems
DETROIT — General Motors is recalling nearly 840,000 vehicles in the U.S. for suspension problems or because the front seat belts can fail. The seat…
Some bars wary of liquor-license switch in East Dubuque
EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — Despite being provided a less-expensive option, half of East Dubuque’s liquor license holders recently chose to stick with their current licenses….
Commercial flights returning to Dubuque airport in January
Commercial flights will return to Dubuque Regional Airport in about two weeks. The airport and Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that American Airlines…
November existing home sales fall 2.5%, following record summer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The market for existing homes cooled slightly in November, the National Association of Realtors said today, after climbing through the late spring,…
During crucial holiday season, US consumer confidence slumps
SILVER SPRING, Md. — A closely watched gauge of U.S. consumer confidence tumbled in December as rising coronavirus cases dragged American optimism to its lowest…
EU-UK leaders seek way out of Brexit trade impasse
BRUSSELS — Leaders and negotiators from the European Union and the United Kingdom intensified their struggle today to get a trade deal past the New…
U.S. slightly upgrades GDP estimate for 3rd quarter to 33.4% growth
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy expanded at a 33.4% annual pace from July through September, the Commerce Department said today, delivering the last of three…
Australian regulator delays decision on Google-Fitbit merger
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s competition regulator today delayed for three months its decision on Google’s plan to buy fitness gadget maker Fitbit for $2.1 billion…