Layoffs loom large over US jobs report

These gains on Wall Street were capped by stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs numbers for January. Hiring accelerated, but layoffs in the private sector surged.

Federal reserve leaves interest rates alone

Customers, businesses, and the markets will have to wait until late spring or early summer for a drop in interest rates. Cuts would reduce the sting in everything from mortgage rates to credit cards to car loans.

Americans living paycheck to paycheck

More than half of Americans said they would not be able to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, according to a recent survey. Economic analyst Mark Hamrick has some tips on how to build up an emergency savings account.

Holiday spending and 2024 economic outlook

Millions of Americans are heading out to the stores and many are looking to exchange gifts or take advantage of the deals. Now, the White House is weighing in on what consumers can expect for the U.S. economy as we head into 2024.