American household incomes drop for first time since 2011: What to do if you're struggling financially
Household incomes saw their first significant drop since 2011. Here are steps to take if you're struggling with finances.
China’s economic recovery stalls as COVID-19 continues
Growth across a range of Chinese economic indicators pulled back sharply in August, as a new outbreak of the COVID-19 delta variant and tighter government regulations on the property market hit consumer spending and the housing sector.
High steel prices have manufacturers scrounging for supplies
Manufacturers are facing the highest steel and aluminum prices in years, another hurdle for U.S. companies already struggling to make enough cars, cans, and other products.
Nicholas leaves more than 100,000 without power in Texas, Louisiana
More than 100,000 customers were without power in Texas and Louisiana on Thursday morning as now post-Tropical Cyclone Nicholas moved near the coastline.
Consumer prices rise 5.3% annually in August
U.S. consumer prices grew at a slower pace in August as gains cooled off from their fastest rate in 13 years.
Jobless claims fall to pandemic-era low as unemployment benefits expire: What it means for interest rates
Jobless claims fell during the first week in September. With the Fed watching the labor market closely, here's what it could mean for interest rates.
US applications to start a business fall in August
The Commerce Department said on Thursday that business applications fell 4.7% to a seasonally adjusted 427,842 last month. The data is derived from business applications for tax identification numbers.
European Central Bank easing support as recovery strengthens
An increase in business activity and consumer spending pushes ECB to pause on emergency pandemic support.
AOC urges Biden to appoint new Fed chair - what that would mean for interest rates
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a group of Progressives are urging Biden to appoint a new head of the Federal Reserve. Here's how interest rates could be affected.
Ida remnants cause Amtrak to cancel service between Washington and Boston
Amtrak canceled all service between Washington D.C. and Boston on Thursday due to impacts from heavy rainfall and flooding associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Ida's aftermath: Power restored to Eastern New Orleans, commercial flights canceled for second day
Power was restored for some customers in Eastern New Orleans on Wednesday as residents struggled to find food and clean drinking water amidst sweltering heat.
Unemployment benefits expire in September: Here's how you can save money now
Extra pandemic-related unemployment benefits are set to expire on Labor Day. Here's how you can save money now.
California wildfire smoke forces residents inside as tourists urged to stay clear
Known as a pristine tourist destination, Lake Tahoe is almost unrecognizable under the heavy, grey shroud of wildfire smoke.
GDP revised up for Q2 to 6.6%: What that means for interest rates
Second-quarter GDP was revised up, but remained below expectations. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Fed's Jackson Hole Symposium: What you need to know
The Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting may be virtual this year but it is still one of the hotly anticipated wonk fests of the year.
With sales still surging, Best Buy raises prospects for 2021
Americans move to online shopping, continuing to spend despite delta variant concerns.
Millennials' high-earning years are here, but it doesn't feel that way
The oldest millennials are approaching a new money milestone: their high-earning years.
CDC, State Department warn against Turkey travel, ease India advisory
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. State Department warned on Monday against travel to Turkey because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases in that nation but eased its advisories for India.
US retail sales likely fell in July as automobile purchases weakened
Spending at U.S. retailers likely fell in July, amid cooling auto purchases and signs of some pullback in consumer demand as Covid-19 cases tied to the Delta variant rose, economists say.
Job posts requiring COVID-19 vaccines soar: report
The number of job postings in the U.S. and Canada requiring potential employees to be vaccinated for the coronavirus has skyrocketed since the beginning of the year.



















