Some Americans will lose popular 401(k) tax break in major retirement rule change starting 2026
New IRS regulations are changing 401(k) catch-up contribution rules for workers aged 50-plus who earn over $145,000 by mandating after-tax Roth contributions starting in 2026.
Real estate expert on the Zohran Mamdani effect: It’s a good time to be a seller in Westchester, NY
Compass real estate agent Heather Harrison weighs in on how a potential Zohran Mamdani win could impact New York’s housing market.
CBO reports $1.8 trillion federal deficit as debt costs hit record $1 trillion
The Congressional Budget Office reported a $1.8 trillion federal deficit for fiscal year 2025, driven in part by a record $1 trillion interest costs from servicing the national debt.
Senator proposes massive spending cuts to counter shutdown losses
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss President Donald Trump's peace deal overseas and the economic impact of the government shutdown.
Teamsters president notes 'positive change' with growing Republican union support in Senate testimony
Teamsters union president Sean O'Brien praised Republican lawmakers for reaching out to labor unions during his testimony before a Senate committee on Wednesday.
Fox Business Briefs 10/8
Businesses starting to feel pain of government shutdown; Amazon Pharmacy introduces in-office kiosks; Arby's announces new steak nuggets.
Government shutdown leaves Fed without crucial data
Azoria CEO James Fishback joins 'Varney & Co.' to break down how the government shutdown is impacting the Federal Reserve’s access to key economic data and fueling new debate over interest rates.
Rep. Dan Meuser backs Trump's push to slash green energy spending
Congressman Dan Meuser, R-Pa., joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss cutting waste in green energy spending, rolling back regulatory burdens, boosting traditional energy sources and reining in federal deficits.
US Antimony Corp inks $26.5 million share purchase agreement
Antimony Corp Chairman and CEO Gary Evans joins 'Mornings with Maria' to explain his company’s 300% surge in value and discuss President Donald Trump’s plan to tap Alaska’s rare mineral wealth to compete with China.
FOX Business Briefs 10/7
Report: Online sales will be up 5.3% this holiday season; 'Amex Ads' connects card members with premium brands; Ikea opens more stores in the U.S.
Cuomo warns dem socialist rival’s tax plan would trigger mass exodus of NYC’s wealthy
Andrew Cuomo argued Zohran Mamdani's plan to raise corporate taxes and income taxes on high earners would cause an exodus of businesses and wealthy residents from New York City.
Social Security recipients getting double payments this October due to calendar scheduling quirk
The Social Security Administration will send two SSI payments in October 2025, with one payment on Oct. 1 and another on Oct. 31 due to the 2025 calendar scheduling.
Hopes dim in prediction markets as traders bet government shutdown will drag on for weeks
Federal government shutdown prompts $4 million in prediction market bets, with 72% of Polymarket traders expecting at least two-week duration.
How much do government shutdowns cost American taxpayers?
The federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 may cost American taxpayers billions in back pay and administrative expenses, based on past shutdowns.
Tanger CEO reveals tactic that was a ‘great driver’ to their shopping centers
Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof gives his outlook for the holiday and retail shopping season, their occupancy rate and their market performance on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Economy has been strong due to deregulation policies, Stephen Miran says
Federal Reserve Gov. Stephen Miran explains how policy will be affected by the shutdown’s impact on job data reporting on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
US Treasury planning to mint $1 coins with Trump's image
The Treasury Department is planning to mint $1 coins bearing the image of President Donald Trump as part of the effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding.
China facing economic pressure as international exports decrease
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the economic hurdles China faces ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with President Xi Jinping.
President Trump proposes $10 billion aid package for farmers
Tennessee farmer Stephanie Nash joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss President Trump’s proposed plan to send $10 billion in tariff revenue to U.S. farmers to sustain American agriculture.
Debt has increased by 2.2 trillion in 2025
Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss efforts on Capitol Hill to end the government shutdown, the rapid rise of the national debt and President Donald Trump’s push to bail out farmers.