Scott Horsley

White House Correspondent for NPR News

Scott Horsley appears in the following:

There are indications that the job market may be cooling off

Friday, December 08, 2023

The Labor Department reports on November's job gains Friday morning. Forecasters think employers added around 200,000 jobs last month.

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The cost of Thanksgiving dinner is down slightly from last year

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Pumpkin pie prices are way up this year but turkeys are a relative bargain. A lot of Americans will be giving thanks this holiday for lower inflation at the supermarket.

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Falling gas prices are helping cool inflation

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Inflation cooled last month, as falling gasoline prices helped to offset rising rents. News of a smaller-than-expected jump in the cost-of-living triggered a rally on Wall Street.

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As gasoline prices fall, U.S. inflation cools to 3.2%

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Consumer prices last month were 3.2% higher than the month before — a smaller annual increase than the previous month. A sharp drop in gas prices in October helped to offset rising rents.

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The Labor Department released its report card on October inflation

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Inflation is coming down. The latest cost-of-living report showed lower annual inflation in October than the month before. Falling gasoline prices get much of the credit for that.

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Tough housing market is luring buyers without kids and higher incomes

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

A report from the National Association of Realtors shows the average home buyer this past year had a six-figure income. Others face challenges in a period of high prices and costly home loans.

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Many say it's a bad time to buy a house. So who's still going for it?

Monday, November 13, 2023

85% of Americans say it's a "bad time" to buy a house. So who's still buying in the current market? An annual survey from the National Association of Realtors offers some insight.

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The 'R' word: Why this time might be an exception to a key recession rule

Sunday, November 12, 2023

The author of the 'Sahm Rule' is less worried about rising unemployment this time, even though October's rate was up 0.5% from a recent low...a jump typically associated with the onset of recession.

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Hiring cooled significantly in October

Friday, November 03, 2023

U.S. employers added 150,000 jobs in October — about half as many as the month before. Some cooling in the job market will be welcomed by the Federal Reserve.

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Job growth slowed last month, partly over the impact of the UAW strikes

Friday, November 03, 2023

The U.S. added 150,000 jobs last month, slowing down from the blistering pace seen in September. The drop was partly the result of an unprecedented autoworkers' strike.

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The Fed held interest rates steady — but the fight against inflation is not over yet

Wednesday, November 01, 2023

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but left the door open to additional rate hikes in the future, if necessary, to curb inflation.

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The Fed is not ready to declare victory in its long-running battle against inflation

Wednesday, November 01, 2023

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday. But with inflation still elevated, policymakers may leave the door open to an additional rate hike in the future.

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Striking autoworkers reach tentative deals with all of the big 3 automakers

Monday, October 30, 2023

General Motors has reached a tentative deal with striking autoworkers. GM is the last of the Detroit carmakers to reach a settlement — potentially ending a six-and-a-half week strike.

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5 things to know about a stunning week for the economy

Saturday, October 28, 2023

The U.S. economy continues to defy gravity, growing rapidly despite high interest rates. Consumer spending is powering the expansion, but it's not clear how long that can last.

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Economic numbers show Americans are on a spending kick. How long can that keep up?

Friday, October 27, 2023

Americans opened their wallets again in September, spending freely on cars, concert tickets and more. Income didn't keep pace with spending, though, raising questions about how long it can continue.

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The U.S. economy posted stunning growth in the third quarter — but it may not last

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Gross domestic product surged from July to September as Americans opened their wallets big time, but there are doubts about how long this blistering pace of growth can last.

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The U.S. economy is humming. So why are Americans so grumpy about it?

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Rising interest rates haven't slowed the economy. GDP numbers out Thursday show the economy grew more than twice as fast in July, August and September as in the previous quarter.

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The U.S. economy is showing strong growth despite high interest rates

Saturday, October 21, 2023

The U.S. economy remains remarkably resilient, despite a sharp rise in interest rates. Mortgage rates are at their highest level in more than two decades.

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Why the average American family's net worth increased 37% during the pandemic

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

A new survey from the Federal Reserve finds that family finances overall improved in recent years, despite the economic upheaval caused by the pandemic.

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Inflation has a new victim: Girl Scout cookies

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Many Girl Scout councils are raising the price of their popular cookies from $5 to $6 a box. The increase offers Girl Scouts and their customers a bittersweet lesson in inflation.

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