Economy

New research shows Americans spent $283 on guilt tips in 2025, down from over $450 the previous year, as consumers resist tipping pressure.

OpenAI announced a new AI certification initiative to help workers gain valuable AI skills with Walmart as a launch partner for the expanded training program.

Don't hang your hat on tomorrow's jobs report, the economy is doing better than you think

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.5%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.56%.

Spirit Airlines will cut several routes in October amid bankruptcy proceedings while United and Frontier airlines announced new flights to capitalize on the opportunity.

The DOJ investigation comes as Cook sues President Donald Trump in federal court over her firing from the panel of central bankers that is tasked with charting the nation’s economic path.

President Donald Trump’s nominee to join the Federal Reserve Board of Governors insisted to lawmakers Thursday he would keep the central bank independent.

Fast-food giant McDonald's launches Extra Value Meals offering 15% discounts on meal bundles, which industry experts say could trigger competitor responses.

Delta Air Lines will discontinue service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Midland, Texas, as part of the carrier's ongoing schedule adjustments.

The figure reported on Thursday is below economists’ estimates of an increase of 65,000 jobs and also down from the prior month’s revised reading of 106,000 jobs.

When the jobs report comes out on Friday, let's hope the BLS subtracts one government job

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's $30 minimum wage plan could lead to employers replacing lower-skilled workers with automated tools like self-serve kiosks.

Federal Reserve independence faces scrutiny as Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook challenges Trump's authority to remove her while hundreds of economists voice support.