Economic Indicators

U.S. median rents dropped for the eighth month in a row in December, offering some relief for renters who are still contending with high inflation and interest rates.

A pillar of John Furner's leadership at the helm of Walmart U.S. involves creating a network of people he can listen to for advice, especially during difficult times.

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) usage is up substantially, but consumers are cutting back on non-essentials and some essentials to make ends meet.

'Die With Zero' author Bill Perkins discusses the best time to spend your money and leave it to your kids.

A Conoco gas station in Camden, New Jersey, may have sold gas tainted by floodwater to customers, causing at least 26 vehicles to malfunction, officials say.

Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.

Investigators are examining the door plug that blew out of an Alaska Airlines flight on Friday, and it remains unclear if the panel was properly bolted.

The national average for a gallon of gas edged down slightly this week. Pump prices have declined due to weak gas demand and an uptick in supply.

French supermarket chain Carrefour is removing PepsiCo products from shelves months after it tried to pressure suppliers to lower prices after noticing shrinkflation.

Nearly half of the U.S. states are increasing their minimum wages at the start of 2024, which is projected to give nearly 10 million workers a pay increase.

The median U.S. home sales price in December saw the biggest rise since October 2022. At the same time, the overall U.S. median mortgage payment was at its lowest level in almost a year.

Xerox Holdings Corp. is trimming its workforce as the technology and software company focuses on reorganizing its organizational structure and operating model.

U.S. home prices accelerated at their fastest rate of the year in October, according to new data released from the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index.

Gas prices climbed for the first time in months amid a strong demand for gas and elevated oil prices, according to AAA.

Ikea warned that some of its products will face delays and possible availability constraints due to the ongoing attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea.

The revised GDP report shows the U.S. economy grew slower than previously believed in the third quarter, but remained resilient despite some headwinds.

Many people who live on the U.S.-Mexico border cross between the two countries daily and the closure of pedestrian, vehicle and rail crossings are causing major headaches for travelers.

Iranian-backed Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea have caused companies to reroute vessels away from the area, sparking fears of higher oil prices.

Pipedream Labs is working on an underground delivery system to make deliveries faster, cheaper and even better for the environment. It is being tested out in a city in Georgia.

Christmas Day is less than a week away, and last-minute gift-givers have just a few days left to ship their friends or loved ones a present that will arrive in time for the holiday.