April CPI inflation report: Egg prices decline for first time in months
Eggs got cheaper in the U.S. last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to April's CPI inflation report. Here's how some other grocery items fared.
Eggs got cheaper in the U.S. last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to April's CPI inflation report. Here's how some other grocery items fared.
US-China tariff pause spurs stock market surge, expert weighs in
Financial expert Ross Mac joined FOX 32 Chicago to discuss the US-China tariff pause which jolted the stock market.
Financial expert Ross Mac joined FOX 32 Chicago to discuss the US-China tariff pause which jolted the stock market.
US-China trade deal: Countries agree to slash tariffs, enact 90-day pause
U.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to slash most of their recent tariffs and called for a 90-day pause for ongoing negotiations. Here's what to know.
U.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to slash most of their recent tariffs and called for a 90-day pause for ongoing negotiations. Here's what to know.
President Trump says tariffs on China 'can't go any higher'
President Trump says he is willing to talk to China's president. This would be the first time the two have spoken since Trump escalated the trade war with China.
President Trump says he is willing to talk to China's president. This would be the first time the two have spoken since Trump escalated the trade war with China.
Air traffic control failures spur Trump administration to pour billions into upgrades
The Air Traffic Control System's breakdowns pushed the Trump administration to spend billions on upgrades to equipment and infrastructure.
The Air Traffic Control System's breakdowns pushed the Trump administration to spend billions on upgrades to equipment and infrastructure.
More Americans are 'not confident' that Social Security will be available, poll finds
More Americans, particularly Democrats, say they aren’t confident that Social Security will be available to them in the future, according to a new poll.
More Americans, particularly Democrats, say they aren’t confident that Social Security will be available to them in the future, according to a new poll.
Paris on Politics: Regulating Cryptocurrency in Illinois
President Trump has talked about a desire to make America the Crypto capital of the world. Here in Illinois, some lawmakers want to put regulations on the burgeoning crypto and blockchain industries.
President Trump has talked about a desire to make America the Crypto capital of the world. Here in Illinois, some lawmakers want to put regulations on the burgeoning crypto and blockchain industries.
Fed rate and tariffs: Why interest is unchanged again, and what it means for you
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
Chicago home buyers ditch River North, West Loop | ChicagoNOW
Chicago home buyers are ditching the downtown area, including the River North and West Loop neighborhoods. Where are they going? Realtor and Chicago native Matt Laricy answer that and more. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Chicago home buyers are ditching the downtown area, including the River North and West Loop neighborhoods. Where are they going? Realtor and Chicago native Matt Laricy answer that and more. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
This Bay Area native just unseated Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire
At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.
At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.
Dems walk out of crypto hearing, slam Trump's close ties to industry
Democrats are not happy with President Trump's close ties to the crypto industry.
Democrats are not happy with President Trump's close ties to the crypto industry.
Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
Federal student loan collections resume on Monday
Time is up for student loan borrowers who were late on repayments during a five-year pause on collections. Since 2021, federal student loan debt increased by more than $60 billion a year.
Time is up for student loan borrowers who were late on repayments during a five-year pause on collections. Since 2021, federal student loan debt increased by more than $60 billion a year.
Trump pushes deep spending cuts as tariffs poised to hit everyday purchases
President Trump unveiled his budget priorities on Friday and he's calling for billions in cuts in federal spending. This happening while his tariffs are about to have a larger impact on consumers by hitting their smaller purchases.
President Trump unveiled his budget priorities on Friday and he's calling for billions in cuts in federal spending. This happening while his tariffs are about to have a larger impact on consumers by hitting their smaller purchases.
Here's how many Americans now say inflation is their top financial worry
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
U.S. economy shrank in first quarter; first drop in three years
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
U.S. economy shrank in first quarter; first drop in three years
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, marking the first drop in three years
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, marking the first drop in three years
‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
Chicago school surprised with nearly $100k check for teachers
It was a big day for students and staff at a school in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood when they were surprised with a big check for nearly $100,000.
It was a big day for students and staff at a school in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood when they were surprised with a big check for nearly $100,000.