Bani Sapra

AP Business Writer

In this June 28, 2018 file photo, senior melt operator Randy Feltmeyer watches a giant ladle as it backs away after pouring its contents of red-hot iron into a vessel in the basic oxygen furnace as part of the process of producing steel at the U.S. Steel Granite City Works facility in Granite City, IL.

Why Tariffs Haven't Revitalized American Steel

After enjoying a brief tariff-induced sugar high last year, American steelmakers are reeling.

Seattle Job Fair Ap

Wages Rose 2.8% in Third Quarter

That's at a slightly quicker pace than the second quarter's 2.7% growth.

In this Jan. 30, 2018 file photo, a rubber tire gantry moves into position to transfer shipping containers at the Georgia Ports Authority's Port of Savannah in Savannah, GA.

US Watchdog Warns of 'Improper Influence' in Tariffs

Companies can request exemptions, and one watchdog says a lack of transparency in that process is a problem.

n this Aug. 15, 2019 file photo, a 'Now hiring' sign is displayed on the front door of a Staples store in Manchester, NH.

August US Job Openings Slip 1.7%

The Labor Department says employers advertised 7.1 million available jobs in August, down from 7.2 million available jobs in July.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during his news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Bezos announced the Climate Pledge, setting a goal to meet the Paris Agreement 10 years early.

Amazon Makes Carbon Pledge

Amazon plans to be carbon neutral by 2040 and wants other companies to join it.

In this Aug. 29, 2019, photo shoppers wait in long lines at Costco in Davie, Fla. On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Labor Department reports on U.S. consumer prices for August.

Consumer Prices Up Slightly in Aug

Increases slowed, reflected a big drop in gasoline and other energy products.

Services Sector Expands in August

Services companies expressed concern over tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty, but have avoided the challenges faced by the manufacturing sector.

In this June 12, 2019, file photo General Motors employees work on the chassis line as they build the frame, power train and suspension onto the truck's body at the Flint Assembly Plant in Flint, Mich. On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, issues its index of manufacturing activity for August.

Survey: Manufacturing Contracted in Aug

Factories are also cutting jobs for the first time since September 2016.

Home Construction Dips in July

While there was a slight uptick in the construction of single-family homes, the gain was offset by a big drop in the apartment category.