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A person arranges groceries in El Progreso Market in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington on Aug. 19, 2022. (REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger)
Jul 30, 2026

Economy slowed in second quarter, while inflation improved

The U.S. economy slowed to a 1.5 percent pace from April through June, as increases in consumer and business spending were partially offset by a drop in government outlays.

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh holds a news conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), at the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington on June 17, 2026. (REUTERS/Eric Lee/File Photo)
Jul 29, 2026

Fed holds rates steady; three policymakers dissent in favor of hike

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, drawing dissents from three members of the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee.

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Jul 28, 2026

Ravens commit to upgrades, lease extension at Owings Mills training facility

The Baltimore Ravens committed to a lease extension of their Owings Mills training facility.

A pedestrian passes a "Help Wanted" sign in the door of a hardware store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on July 8, 2022. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo)
Jul 23, 2026

US weekly jobless claims plunge to lowest since 1969

US weekly jobless claims dropped to 187,000, the lowest since 1969, signaling stability in the labor market amid inflation concerns.

Signage is seen at the United States Department of Labor headquarters in Washington, D.C., August 29, 2020. (REUTERS/Andrew Kelly)
Jul 22, 2026

900 jobs gained by MD in June, estimates show

According to employment estimates released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 900 jobs in June, the state’s department of labor announced.

People purchase gasoline at a Sunoco gas station ahead of the Memorial Day weekend in Philadelphia on May, 21 2026. (REUTERS/Seth Herald)
Jul 16, 2026

Lower gas prices restrain retail sales in June; underlying momentum remains

Retail sales rose slightly in June as lower gas prices weighed on receipts at service stations, but motor vehicle purchases accelerated and online spending surged.

Renovations continue at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C., November 14, 2025. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo)
Jul 16, 2026

Money market funds turn defensive with Fed rate outlook uncertain

Money market funds are taking a more cautious approach in their portfolios, reflecting lingering uncertainty about the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate policy path, the latest industry data show.

People purchase gasoline at a Sunoco gas station ahead of the Memorial Day weekend in Philadelphia on May, 21 2026. (REUTERS/Seth Herald)
Jul 14, 2026

Consumer inflation moderates; upside risks remain amid renewed Middle East conflict

U.S. consumer inflation slowed more than expected in June as energy prices retreated, but the moderation was insufficient to convince financial markets to take an interest rate increase off the table.

A U.S. flag flutters in front of shipping containers at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, July 11, 2025. (REUTERS/Daniel Cole)
Jul 13, 2026

Businesses brace for years of inflation as new costs pile up

American businesses are increasingly convinced that higher inflation is here to stay. Instead of fading, the forces pushing prices higher are multiplying.

A worker stocks limes ahead of the Thanksgiving Day holiday at an Albertsons supermarket in Redmond, Washington, on Nov. 24, 2025. (REUTERS/David Ryder)
Jul 10, 2026

Fed report cites ‘stepped-up’ inflation due to tariffs, Iran war, AI buildout

U.S. inflation "stepped up further this spring" as the evolving impact of tariffs, a war-related rise in energy costs, and the booming AI buildout boosted price pressures, the Federal Reserve said.

A hiring sign is seen in a cafe as the U.S. Labor Department released its July employment report, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 5, 2022. (REUTERS/Andrew Kelly)
Jul 2, 2026

Job growth slows in June; unemployment rate falls to 4.2% amid decline in labor force

Job growth slowed in June with payroll gains revised lower, while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% amid a decline in the labor force.

Patrick Moran of the Maryland chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees announces the union is filing Unfair Labor Practice charges against Gov. Wes Moore's administration. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Jul 1, 2026

Board rules for MD employees’ union on telework complaint

The Maryland Public Employee Relations Board ruled in favor of the state employees' union regarding withheld information on telework.