Why is the market forecasting a Fed interest rate cut this year?
The CME’s FedWatch Tool, which analyzes the probability of rate moves for upcoming Fed meetings, is currently predicting a 59.7 percent chance of a rate cut in September.
Gig economy workers are still struggling financially, 10 years after the recession
While most American families have experienced substantial gains since 2013, in line with the nation’s ongoing economic expansion, economic disparities still exist in the country.
China could target crucial rare earth minerals as trade war escalates
China’s top economic planning agency on Tuesday has not ruled out the possibility of the government using rare earths as a bargaining chip in the U.S.-China trade war.
This city is home to the ‘nation’s hottest housing market’ this season: report
A report by Redfin, a real estate brokerage company, found Tacoma, Wash., was the home to the “nation’s hottest housing market” this season.
Stocks slump to 3 month lows, bonds rally, as recession fears rise with trade war
Stocks closed sharply lower as recession fears rose with trade tensions.
Trump's tariffs could bring this small business back to the US
Pedego plans to officially make the decision about whether to come back to the U.S. within 90 to 120 days.
Booming vs. bust retirements ahead: The choice is ours
We remain a politically divided country, but we must unite on the looming issue of retirement security for Americans.
Bernie Sanders wants to give workers more influence at largest US corporations
Sanders is expected to attend the Walmart shareholders meeting to advocate for workers next month.
Jamie Dimon warns about biggest near-term risk to US economy
The JPMorgan CEO doesn’t see a recession happening in the near-term, but is cautious about one potential headwind.
US consumer confidence near 18-year high
Consumers are feeling good according to new data.
Trump blames Fed once again for hurting economic growth
President Trump has been a frequent critic of both the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Jerome Powell.
Skilled trades workers are essential to the US economy’s survival: former ‘Cheers’ actor
Actor John Ratzenberger says plumbers, stone masons and truck drivers are essential to growth of the U.S. economy.
Most affordable cities for first-time buyers
The median sales price of a new home in the U.S. as of April was $342,200
Military 'Widow's Tax' under fire on Capitol Hill
By law, some benefits the surviving spouse of a military member is entitled to are reduced, or outright eliminated.
Shocking number of Americans can't cover $400 surprise expense
Additionally, about one-quarter of non-retired adults have no retirement savings.
Nashville's NFL Draft generated record economic windfall: Here's how much
The NFL has expanded its draft from two-day television production to three-day fan festival in recent years.
US tariffs on Chinese imports could help push inflation closer to 2%, Fed's Daly says
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly foresees President Trump’s tariff on Chinese goods impacting the U.S. inflation rate.
Is a weighted blanket the answer to stress?
Gravity blankets are in high demand, said the company CEO Mike Grillo
Pelosi's infrastructure 'sabotage': Blessing in disguise for Trump?
While of course our crumbling roads and bridges need repair and upgrades, how can America afford a $2T infrastructure package?
Summer gas prices: What to expect at the pump
With summer-kickoff Memorial Day weekend driving expected to be at near-record levels, what will it mean for gas prices?