# jobless • iran • filings • labor • war • week
The Independent
Weekly US jobless claims rose this week exceeding analyst forecasts
Liberal
May 14, 2026, 2:01 pm
MarketScreener
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected, Continuing Applications Increase
Conservative
May 14, 2026, 1:35 pm
Economic Times
US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable
Conservative
May 14, 2026, 9:55 am
Newsmax
US Filings for Jobless Benefits Hits 211,000 as War in Iran Drags On, Clouding Economic Forecast
Conservative
May 14, 2026, 12:51 pm
The Independent
American consumer spending slowed in April as soaring gas prices hits households
Liberal
March had marked the largest monthly surge in retail spending in over three years, largely driven by a rapid spike in gas prices
May 14, 2026, 11:26 am
Sun Sentinel
Retail sales up 0.5% in April from March amid higher gas prices
Conservative
May 14, 2026, 9:47 am
Yahoo Finance Canada
Retail sales up 0.5% in April from March as higher gas prices leave less room for nonessential items
Liberal
May 14, 2026, 9:45 am
Newsmax
Retail Sales Growth Slowed in April from March as Higher Gas Cost Leaves Less Room for Nonessentials
Conservative
May 14, 2026, 12:44 pm
Yahoo Finance
Israel inflation rate holds at 1.9% in April, Iran war boosts CPI m/m
Liberal
JERUSALEM, May 15 (Reuters) - Israel's annual inflation rate held steady in April at 1.9%, according to data on Friday from the Central Bureau of Statistics that was slightly below estimates.
May 15, 2026, 8:13 am
FinanzNachrichten.de
U.S. Import Prices Jump 1.9% In April, Much More Than Expected
Conservative
May 14, 2026, 2:06 pm
Economic Times
Supply-chain stress that peaked in covid heads higher again
Conservative
May 14, 2026, 2:37 am
TRADING ECONOMICS
Nigeria Inflation Rate Quickens to 5-Month High in April
Liberal
May 15, 2026, 11:14 am
New York Post
Hochul’s budget to bludgeon even more New Yorkers after details of controversial NYC second-home tax revealed
Conservative
Hochul’s office finally released details of her and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new tax on second homes in New York City to the New York Times Thursday, the latest concession to the Democratic socialist…
May 14, 2026, 5:43 pm
Los Angeles Times
L.A. should fix runaway spending before implementing more taxes
Liberal
May 14, 2026, 11:00 am
Time
Did Zohran Mamdani's New Budget Really Eliminate New York City’s Deficit?
Liberal
May 14, 2026, 10:26 am
The Center Square
Education, business groups mourn ‘missed opportunity’ of tax deal
Conservative
May 15, 2026, 11:32 am
# filings • jobless • iran • economists • benefits • war
The Independent
US filings for jobless benefits rise as economists call the market ‘low-hire, low-fire’
Liberal
The unemployment rate remains at a low 4.3%, but many are left struggling to secure new employment
May 14, 2026, 11:42 am
ABC News
US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on
Liberal
May 14, 2026, 9:38 am
Toronto Star
US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast
Liberal
May 14, 2026, 9:43 am
New York Post
It takes 20 years for New Yorkers to save for a 20% down payment
Conservative
Buying a home in New York City will cost the average resident the better part of their adult life — in savings time, at least.
May 14, 2026, 2:46 pm
Forbes
Should You Switch Your Student Loans To The New Repayment Assistance Plan?
Conservative
May 14, 2026, 9:55 am
Common Dreams
'Families Shouldn’t Pay the Price' for Monopolies: Mamdani Pushes Regulators to Reject Western Union Merger
Liberal
May 14, 2026, 12:42 pm
Yahoo Finance Canada
Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation
Liberal
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.
May 15, 2026, 6:30 pm
MarketScreener
Federal Reserve Board names Jerome Powell as chair pro tempore until Kevin Warsh is sworn in as the new chair
Conservative
May 15, 2026, 6:04 pm
Chicago Tribune
Jerome Powell’s legacy at the Fed to be shaped by his misjudging inflation and standing up to Trump – Chicago Tribune
Conservative
May 15, 2026, 10:30 am
BNN Bloomberg
Powell's legacy at the Fed to be shaped by his misjudging inflation and standing up to Trump
Liberal
May 15, 2026, 8:52 am
Yahoo Finance Canada
Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials
Liberal
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers tempered their spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for some nonessentials like clothing and furniture. But they're still buying, thanks to more generous government tax refunds.
May 14, 2026, 12:24 pm
Los Angeles Times
Retail sales growth slowed in April as higher gas costs left less room for nonessentials
Liberal
May 14, 2026, 11:43 am
The Independent
American consumer spending slowed in April as soaring gas prices hits households
Liberal
May 14, 2026, 11:26 am
ABC News
Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials
Liberal
May 14, 2026, 9:43 am
the Guardian
UK borrowing costs hit new highs as City traders brace for Burnham, and pound heads for worst week since 2024
Liberal
UK 10-year government bond yields have hit their highest since 2008
May 15, 2026, 1:09 pm
The Independent
UK borrowing costs hit 28-year-high as City braces for Burnham challenge
Liberal
May 15, 2026, 8:43 am
MarketScreener
UK 30-year gilt yield hits highest since 1998 on political and inflation fears
Conservative
May 15, 2026, 7:59 am
Economic Times
UK bond yields leap as Burnham sees possible route to power
Conservative
May 15, 2026, 4:59 am
The Independent
Republican rep brushes off rising gas prices because that’s ‘the world we live in’
Liberal
May 15, 2026, 10:57 am
Benzinga
Mark Kelly Says Americans Paid 'Price' For Trump Admin's 'Chaotic' Tariff Policy And Savings Should Go Ba
Conservative
May 14, 2026, 3:52 am
Crooks and Liars
Kudlow: 'I'll Just Say This On Energy: It's A Small Price To Pay To Take Out Iran.'
Liberal
May 15, 2026, 6:10 am
Yahoo Finance
How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair?
Liberal
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
May 15, 2026, 4:59 pm
The Boston Globe
Powell’s tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence
Liberal
May 15, 2026, 6:10 am
MarketScreener
Kevin Warsh takes the helm of the Fed amid heightened economic tensions
Conservative
May 14, 2026, 2:51 am
Yahoo Finance
Jerome Powell's 17 most memorable moments after leading the Federal Reserve for 8 eventful years
Liberal
May 15, 2026, 9:29 am
Bloomberg
Fidelity International’s Inflation Bet Pays Off as Bonds Slide
Liberal
Even before the Iran war, Fidelity International portfolio manager Mike Riddell was skeptical of the view that global price pressures were subsiding. His contrarian bet — that inflation was set to rise — is now paying off handsomely.
May 15, 2026, 8:56 am
MarketScreener
Weak Treasury auctions signal strain as inflation rises
Conservative
May 14, 2026, 6:28 pm
Benzinga
Rising Oil And Yields Getting In The Way Of Dual Market Manias
Conservative
May 15, 2026, 12:10 pm
Yahoo Finance Canada
Bond Futures at Risk From Rapid Hedging Overhaul as Yields Climb
Liberal
May 15, 2026, 1:06 pm





