US economy recovers, but faces fresh challenges

(NYTIMES) – The US economy climbed out of its coronavirus-induced hole in the spring as vaccinations and federal aid fuelled a surge in consumer spending at restaurants, resorts and retail […]

US stocks weighed down by lacklustre hiring data

NEW YORK (AFP) – Wall Street stocks mostly fell on Wednesday (Aug 4) following lacklustre hiring data that offset other strong economic reports, exacerbating worries that the US recovery from […]