Inflation continues to cool, latest numbers show
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
US inflation hits 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.
Here's how much the typical American household earned last year
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
Company plans to track workers' locations in return-to-office crackdown
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
Where Trump, Harris stand on the economy, wages, and taxes
Heading into a highly competitive election race, Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are outlining their policies to manage the economy.
Heading into a highly competitive election race, Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are outlining their policies to manage the economy.
August jobs report shows job losses for US-born workers, gains for foreign-born
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
US economy adds 142,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls slightly, Dept. of Labor reports
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
Trump suggests tariffs would lower US childcare costs in major economic speech
Donald Trump proposed raising tariffs to lower U.S. child care costs in a major economic speech, while also outlining plans to boost energy production and cut corporate taxes.
Donald Trump proposed raising tariffs to lower U.S. child care costs in a major economic speech, while also outlining plans to boost energy production and cut corporate taxes.
Americans turn to sausage as economic pressures persist, survey finds
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
Where Trump, Harris stand on easing childcare costs
On this topic, Trump and Harris have one main commonality: Both have supported a higher child tax credit. Here’s what they’ve said.
On this topic, Trump and Harris have one main commonality: Both have supported a higher child tax credit. Here’s what they’ve said.
1 in 4 Gen Zers say they've given up their pets due to high costs
A recent survey shows most pet owners admit that inflation is making it more expensive to have a furry companion, while others say they have racked up debt for their pet.
A recent survey shows most pet owners admit that inflation is making it more expensive to have a furry companion, while others say they have racked up debt for their pet.
Gen Z cynical about future as majority call cost of living the number one election issue
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
Inflation eases in July, but these cities are dealing with the worst of it: Study
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years.
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years.
Inflation rises 2.9% in July, less than expected
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years, a welcome sign for the Federal Reserve even as prices remained uncomfortably high for millions of Americans.
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years, a welcome sign for the Federal Reserve even as prices remained uncomfortably high for millions of Americans.
Here’s what the typical grocery basket costs today – and it's higher than last year
Prices for eggs, broccoli and bananas saw significant increases.
Prices for eggs, broccoli and bananas saw significant increases.
Trump and Harris’ plans to end taxes on tips may sound good to some, but may be tough to do
Trump and Harris agree on the policy to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips. But experts say there’s a reason Congress hasn’t already made the change.
Trump and Harris agree on the policy to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips. But experts say there’s a reason Congress hasn’t already made the change.
Inflation is down and you deserve some of the credit, economists say
Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to the country’s inflation problem.
Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to the country’s inflation problem.
Italian restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Italian restaurant chain Buca di Beppo filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.
Italian restaurant chain Buca di Beppo filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.
Stocks tumble as Dow, S&P 500 close out worst day since 2022
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 1,033.99 points, or 2.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 fell 3.43% and 3%, respectively. The Dow and S&P 500 closed out their worst day since September 2022.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 1,033.99 points, or 2.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 fell 3.43% and 3%, respectively. The Dow and S&P 500 closed out their worst day since September 2022.
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq have worst session since 2022
U.S. stocks registered the worst session since 2022 after a string of weak economic reports jolted investor fears that a recession may be brewing.
U.S. stocks registered the worst session since 2022 after a string of weak economic reports jolted investor fears that a recession may be brewing.