Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.
Used cars costing consumers $10,000 more than 'normal' as inflation rages
It's a bad time for consumers looking to buy a used car.
It's a bad time for consumers looking to buy a used car.
Nearly half of Americans will take on debt this year despite higher borrowing costs: survey
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
NYC animal shelters say inflation, economy causing major spike in surrendered pets
The number of pet owners surrendering their furry babies is up 25% compared to the same time last year.
The number of pet owners surrendering their furry babies is up 25% compared to the same time last year.
US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
Costco raises prices on food court soft drinks, chicken bake
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
'We've done something about it': Biden touts rule which aims to rescue pensions for millions
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
Gas tax holiday: How Biden's proposal would work
Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden has urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months. Here is how the "tax holiday" would work.
Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden has urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months. Here is how the "tax holiday" would work.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says rate hikes to be decided 'meeting by meeting'
Concerns are growing among some that the Federal Reserve may tighten credit so much that it may cause a potential recession.
Concerns are growing among some that the Federal Reserve may tighten credit so much that it may cause a potential recession.
American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage
American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage.
American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage.
Gas tax holiday? Biden decision expected this week
Gas prices nationwide average just under $5 a gallon, AAA says. Now the president is considering a gas tax holiday to give Americans a break at the pump.
Gas prices nationwide average just under $5 a gallon, AAA says. Now the president is considering a gas tax holiday to give Americans a break at the pump.
Gas prices soar around the world amid Russia-Ukraine war, rebound from COVID-19
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says recession is not inevitable
She also discussed Sunday an openness to lowering the federal gas tax to give drivers some relief at the pump.
She also discussed Sunday an openness to lowering the federal gas tax to give drivers some relief at the pump.
Wheat and barley shortage: How Russia-Ukraine war triggered a global food crisis
Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.
Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.
100 million Americans carry medical debt with some owing more than $10K, poll finds
Some people say they have medical debt they owe to a relative or friend for a loan they received to pay a medical or dental bill.
Some people say they have medical debt they owe to a relative or friend for a loan they received to pay a medical or dental bill.
Wall Street stumbles 3.3% as fears of a recession grow
Stocks slumped again on Wall Street Thursday. So what can Americans do to protect themselves if a recession hits? Start by not focusing on external market movements, which you can't control.
Stocks slumped again on Wall Street Thursday. So what can Americans do to protect themselves if a recession hits? Start by not focusing on external market movements, which you can't control.
Average US mortgage rates hit 5.78%, highest level since 2008
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates had their biggest one-week jump in 35 years with the Federal Reserve raising its key rate in a bid to tame inflation.
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates had their biggest one-week jump in 35 years with the Federal Reserve raising its key rate in a bid to tame inflation.