Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.

Federal Reserve raises key interest rate by quarter-point

The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."

Banking failures add to growing economic uncertainty
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A big week for the US economy. The Federal Reserve is meeting and could vote to hike interest rates, once again, in an effort to tamp down inflation.

Bank failures, bailouts divide Congress on next steps

Here is a look at what lawmakers are saying and planning as the fallout continues from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

Silicon Valley Bank seized by regulators

Silicon Valley Bank, known as SVB, is the largest bank failure since the height of the 2008 financial crisis.

'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary

Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.

Plunging natural gas prices eases inflation concerns

Natural gas accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs, making it a big driver in last year’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years.

Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push

The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.

Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis

As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.

Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues

Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.

Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen

Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.

US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal

The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.