U.S. job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected at a time when the American labor market has looked sluggish
March 13, 2026
Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide
March 12, 2026
When stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings
March 12, 2026
Inflation stayed stubbornly elevated last month as gas prices rose in a snapshot of what consumer prices looked like before the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
March 11, 2026
Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that
March 11, 2026
President Donald Trump sought in his first State of the Union address to sell Americans on the idea of a booming economy, falling prices, and soaring jobs, yet he faces a skeptical public with a much gloomier view
February 25, 2026
Many Federal Reserve officials want to see inflation fall further before they would support additional interest rate cuts this year, particularly if the job market continues to stabilize, minutes of last month’s meeting show
February 18, 2026
Global markets have mostly advanced but Japan's Nikkei 225 dipped ahead of Lunar New Year holidays after new data showed weaker-than-expected economic growth in the latest quarter
February 16, 2026
Valentine’s Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking
February 13, 2026
Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans
February 12, 2026
The Congressional Budget Office projects worsening federal deficits and rising debt over the next decade, driven by increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments
February 11, 2026
Shoppers unexpectedly paused their spending in December from November, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on a lackluster tone
February 10, 2026
Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy
February 10, 2026
President Donald Trump claims his tariffs have revived the U_S_ economy, calling it an “American economic miracle.”
February 06, 2026
The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% with U.K. inflation remaining above target and economic growth is showing signs of picking up
February 05, 2026
Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters
February 03, 2026
Australia’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.85%, after three rate cuts last year and as inflation surges
February 03, 2026
U.S. wholesale prices rose a hotter-than-expected 0.5% in December
January 30, 2026
Consumer spending remained strong during the holiday season despite elevated prices
January 22, 2026
Economic stress is widespread across the United States, but for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians, anxiety about costs and affordability is particularly high
January 22, 2026
U.S. wholesale prices rose modestly in November, the government said in report delayed by federal shutdown
January 14, 2026
Why are Iranians protesting and what does it mean for the regime?
January 09, 2026
Wall Street fell on the final day of trading for 2025, a banner year for markets that was driven by both optimism and uncertainty
December 31, 2025
Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures are flat after stocks slipped on Wall Street
December 30, 2025
Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise
Out of the frying pan? Noma’s Rene Redzepi resigns, and fine dining confronts 'brigade' culture
Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
Russian strike on the Kyiv region kills 4 and wounds at least 15, with peace talks stalled
Refocused US rebounds from Italy shocker, beats Canada to reach WBC semifinals