Economic Indicators

Washington state GOP Chair Jim Walsh opposes the proposed millionaire tax, saying "nobody wants it" and warns that it could lead to broader income taxes.

Americans drive less than they did 20 years ago, yet most new housing supply continues to be built in car-dependent areas, according to a recent report.

Affirm partners with Esusu to pilot zero-fee rent payment splitting program, allowing renters to pay monthly rent in two biweekly installments at 0% APR.

New economic data reveals Main Street strength as Americans see higher pay, while retail sales rose 3.3% and home purchases increased amid lower mortgage rates.

Major Popeyes franchisee Sailormen Inc. files for bankruptcy protection, citing $129 million in debt from pandemic impacts, inflation and labor shortages.

The Conference Board's CEO survey found that the top concern for U.S. CEOs in 2026 is economic uncertainty, as businesses face challenges in measuring AI's return on investment.

U.S. monthly housing payments drop to a nearly two-year low at $2,413, but home prices still climbed 1% annually according to new market data.

Healthcare occupations dominate Indeed’s 2026 Best Jobs in the U.S. list as hiring slows nationwide. The job search platform evaluated jobs using factors including pay and wage growth.

Despite a competitive job market, healthcare, skilled trades and essential services show strong hiring demand in 2026, per Monster's outlook report.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.06%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.16%.

Pittsburgh tops the list as America's most affordable housing market, requiring just $65,000 annual salary to buy a home with median prices at $245,000.

Mortgage rates above 6% now outnumber those under 3% for the first time, according to Realtor.com's latest report on housing market trends and borrowing costs.

JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum warned that President Trump's proposed 10% credit card interest rate cap could hurt the economy and reduce access to credit for consumers who need it most.

Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs from its Reality Labs division as the company shifts its focus from metaverse products to wearable technology investments and development.

Global central bank leaders rallied behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell as he faces criminal investigation from Trump administration over perjury allegations.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released CPI inflation data which showed that consumer prices rose at a steady pace in December as inflation remained well above the Fed's target.

Escrow payments surge over 50% in Florida and Colorado as insurance costs hammer homeowners. As rising property taxes create barriers to homeownership.

Economists expect the December CPI inflation report to show price growth remained elevated and cautioned it may have a downward bias due to missing data from the government shutdown.

Consumer sentiment rose to 54 in the University of Michigan's latest survey, exceeding economists' expectations despite concerns about elevated inflation and a cool labor market.

Major U.S. oil companies will invest $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela's energy sector after Maduro's capture, Trump announced at a White House meeting.