Economic Indicators

Gas prices across the nation are lower going into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, a time when a record number of people are planning to hit the road.

A program aimed at limiting carbon emissions in Washington state has resulted in a historic spike in gas prices for residents as fuel suppliers pass increased costs on to customers.

The national price for a gallon of gas was $3.54 for the week ending June 29, a four-cent drop from last week, AAA reported. Those traveling this 4th of July weekend may see lower gas prices across the country.

The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.71% this week from 6.67% a week ago, according to weekly data compiled by mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.

Among the top performers were Charles Schwab Corp. and Deutsche Bank's U.S. operations, while regional lenders Citizens Financial Corp. and US Bancorp were the laggards of the pack.

Oregon is poised to end a long-held ban on self-serve gas station pumps throughout the state. The bill is now headed to Gov. Tina Kotek's desk to be signed.

States are experimenting with charging drivers by the mile instead of relying on declining gas tax revenue as electric vehicle sales rise.

The pool of homes for sale across the U.S. has shrank to a record low, according to real estate firm Redfin. Mortgage rates slipped last week for the third straight week.

The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.67% this week from 6.69% a year ago, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac. One year ago, it averaged 5.81%.

Charles Schwab asked Americans what constitutes being wealthy. The answers of those surveyed may surprise you as their answers not only covered money but lifestyle issues.

Grocery chain Stew Leonard's President and CEO Stew Leonard Jr., reacts to the May CPI report, discusses elevated grocery prices, and when shoppers might see relief.

Demand to Europe is surging and outpacing 2019 levels even though ticket prices have risen to the highest level in six years, according to data from travel app Hopper.

Mortgage rates have declined slightly but remain high over pessimism that the Federal Reserve still has a ways to go with inflation. The 15-year rate climbed to 6.10%

A growing number of seniors are seeking out surgeries, particularly related to knees and hips, that may have been pushed off during the COVID pandemic.

Mortgage applications have risen over the past week as borrowing rates continue to ease. Still, they are well below the level seen a year ago.

Inflation dropped in May, reaching nearly half of its peak last Summer. And while the decrease could cause the Fed to pause its rate hikes in June, the rate hikes could continue this year.

Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending May 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.

Applications for unemployment benefits last week climbed to the highest level since October 2021, the latest evidence the labor market is slowing down.

Sequoia Capital is splitting its China, India and Southeast Asia and U.S. and Europe businesses into three different entities, the company announced Tuesday.

Drivers in the U.S. could soon pay more for a gallon of regular gasoline after Saudi Arabia's latest oil production cuts that were announced over the weekend.