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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To fight inflation, more Americans are using digital coupons and scoring big savings
Saving money is top of mind for budget-stretched Americans as prices continue to rise at the grocery store and beyond. Digital coupons are proving a saving grace for many.
Saving money is top of mind for budget-stretched Americans as prices continue to rise at the grocery store and beyond. Digital coupons are proving a saving grace for many.
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 drops 1K points, Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987
Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world.
Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world.
Study ranks US states with most financially-distressed residents
WalletHub's recent study reveals the U.S. states with the most financially-distressed residents, highlighting surprising trends and economic struggles. Michigan tops the list, followed closely by Texas and Nevada.
WalletHub's recent study reveals the U.S. states with the most financially-distressed residents, highlighting surprising trends and economic struggles. Michigan tops the list, followed closely by Texas and Nevada.
US national debt tops $35 trillion, hitting new record
The U.S. gross national debt hit $35,001,278,179,208.67 on Monday, according to the Treasury Department.
The U.S. gross national debt hit $35,001,278,179,208.67 on Monday, according to the Treasury Department.
Bosses admit that return-to-office mandates were meant to make staff quit
Bosses implemented return-to-office mandates hoping their workers would quit
Bosses implemented return-to-office mandates hoping their workers would quit
Great Resignation 2.0 could be on the horizon, with 3 in 10 workers planning to quit in 2024, survey shows
Low pay, desire for better benefits and search for less stressful work are some reasons behind the shift.
Low pay, desire for better benefits and search for less stressful work are some reasons behind the shift.
Social Security just announced a change for millions of beneficiaries
Millions of Social Security recipients must switch to a new Login.gov portal to continue accessing their online account information, as announced by the Social Security Administration.
Millions of Social Security recipients must switch to a new Login.gov portal to continue accessing their online account information, as announced by the Social Security Administration.
US corporate bankruptcy filings surge – here are the business types that led
The number of U.S. corporate bankruptcy filings so far in 2024 is “higher than any comparable figure in the prior 13 years," according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The number of U.S. corporate bankruptcy filings so far in 2024 is “higher than any comparable figure in the prior 13 years," according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Inflation unexpectedly fell to 3% in June
The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost, dropped 0.1% in June from the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since May 2020.
The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost, dropped 0.1% in June from the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since May 2020.
California family's $444 receipt from Trader Joe's goes viral on social media: 'Insane'
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.1% with 206,000 jobs added in June
U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, while April and May job data was revised down, average hourly earnings increased by 3.9%, and hiring was strong in government, social assistance, and health care, influencing potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, while April and May job data was revised down, average hourly earnings increased by 3.9%, and hiring was strong in government, social assistance, and health care, influencing potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.