WASHINGTON — The outlook for U.S. economic growth is drawing renewed attention as investors and policymakers prepare to review third-quarter gross domestic product figures and additional inflation indicators. The upcoming releases may help clarify whether the economy is maintaining momentum

NEW YORK — Wall Street is entering an important stretch of the third-quarter reporting season as major U.S. companies release results that may reveal how businesses are managing costs, demand and changing financial conditions. Investors are assessing more than whether

WASHINGTON — Higher energy expenses are adding pressure to American household budgets as consumers weigh essential spending against purchases they can delay. The trend is drawing attention from economists and businesses because consumer spending remains a major driver of U.S.