US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
U.S. gas prices fall but inflation will likely stay high
Thanks largely to falling gas prices, the government's inflation report for July, to be released Wednesday morning, is expected to show that prices jumped 8.7% from a year earlier — still a sizzling pace but a slowdown from the 9.1% year-over-year figure in June, which was the highest in four decades.
Thanks largely to falling gas prices, the government's inflation report for July, to be released Wednesday morning, is expected to show that prices jumped 8.7% from a year earlier — still a sizzling pace but a slowdown from the 9.1% year-over-year figure in June, which was the highest in four decades.
July jobs breakdown: Which industries hired the most workers last month?
Hiring at bars and restaurants bolstered July job growth.
Hiring at bars and restaurants bolstered July job growth.
Democrats' economic package: What remains in and what's out?
The estimated $740-billion proposal, struck by two top negotiators, includes some hard-fought party priorities -- from health care to climate change.
The estimated $740-billion proposal, struck by two top negotiators, includes some hard-fought party priorities -- from health care to climate change.
Back-to-school sales: These retailers are offering big discounts
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
US added surprising 528K jobs in July despite inflation, recession fears
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
OPEC, allies agree to boost oil production by slower pace than previous months
As a result, experts said the amount of oil on the market might not keep up with demand, so high oil prices may persist for some time.
As a result, experts said the amount of oil on the market might not keep up with demand, so high oil prices may persist for some time.
Mega Millions lottery drawing: Winners can remain anonymous in these states
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.
Man wins second lottery prize at same location six years apart
Kevin Miller knows exactly where to go when he wants to win the lottery.
Kevin Miller knows exactly where to go when he wants to win the lottery.
New York City store locks up Spam in plastic case amid crime spike
Shoppers, store employees, and social media users expressed disbelief after discovering the $3.99 canned meat product out of reach behind lock and key.
Shoppers, store employees, and social media users expressed disbelief after discovering the $3.99 canned meat product out of reach behind lock and key.
Mega Millions drawing: Illinois Speedway gas station that sold winning ticket in line for big commission
Where was the Mega Millions ticket sold? A Speedway location in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Where was the Mega Millions ticket sold? A Speedway location in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Beef prices set to surge further as farmers sell off cattle herds
More breeding stock is being sent to the sale barn amid soaring input costs and drought conditions
More breeding stock is being sent to the sale barn amid soaring input costs and drought conditions
Mega Millions winner: Ticket bought in Illinois wins $1.28B jackpot
According to megamillions.com, there was one winning ticket in the draw Friday night, and it was bought in Illinois.
According to megamillions.com, there was one winning ticket in the draw Friday night, and it was bought in Illinois.
Elder Index shows millions of American seniors can’t afford basic living costs
Inflation surged in June and workers’ average wages accelerated in the spring — signs that Americans won’t likely feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon.
Inflation surged in June and workers’ average wages accelerated in the spring — signs that Americans won’t likely feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon.
10 times hitting the lottery jackpot ended in disaster: 'I wish I'd torn that ticket up'
Past lottery jackpot winners have been murdered, convicted of murder, and died penniless.
Past lottery jackpot winners have been murdered, convicted of murder, and died penniless.
How to recession-proof your life
If you think a recession could destabilize your finances, here are some things you can do to prepare.
If you think a recession could destabilize your finances, here are some things you can do to prepare.
Consumers should curb spending in case of recession, expert says
The U.S. economy shrank for the second straight quarter—many experts say that's a sign we're heading into a recession. But here is why the chairman of the Fed disagrees.
The U.S. economy shrank for the second straight quarter—many experts say that's a sign we're heading into a recession. But here is why the chairman of the Fed disagrees.
Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
Are we in a recession? The definition of recession explained
Is the U.S. headed for a recession? It depends on who you ask.
Is the U.S. headed for a recession? It depends on who you ask.
What's in, and out, of Democrats' climate, health care and inflation bill
Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.
Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.



















