US housing starts fall on weak single-family homebuilding
The percent decline was the largest in eight months, and bad weather could have contributed to the sharp drop in homebuilding last month.
Oil prices mixed on economic slowdown fears, supply hopes
The market is now looking ahead to weekly data on U.S. crude inventories.
FHA tightening mortgage underwriting standards as credit scores decline
The agency is prepared to take further action to address an increase in “higher-risk credit characteristics” within its mortgage portfolio.
Trump EXCLUSIVE: US economic growth hindered by Fed rate hikes
President Trump tells FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo that Federal Reserve policies have impeded economic growth.
Trump to nominate Fed critic for board. Here's what to know
Stephen Moore previously called on Chairman Jerome Powell to resign.
Gas prices on the rise: How high will they go?
A combination of seasonal factors and OPEC production cuts are causing prices to tick higher.
Dow plunges 460 points on global growth fears
It was the worst day for U.S. stocks since Jan. 3, 2019.
Tuition-free college not quite the deal Democrats expect
As the renowned Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises noted, government action often produces unintended consequences that result in problems greater than the ones the actions were meant to solve.
Trump exec order to hold colleges accountable for student loan debt, free speech
An executive order aims to hold colleges more accountable.
These jobs aren't worth the cost of their degrees
Earnings potential in some careers may not be enough to offset the required education costs.
US economy will not be as strong in 2019 as it was in 2018: JPMorgan Chase chief economist
JPMorgan Chase chief economist Anthony Chan responds to fears of a global slowdown.
White House credits Trump policies for economic growth, slams far left proposals
The White House Council of Economic Advisers credit the Trump administration's policies for recent economic growth.
Federal Reserve signals no interest rate hikes in 2019
In a move that was widely expected, policymakers at the U.S. central bank unanimously agreed to leave interest rates unchanged.
Nebraska farmer: Many people won’t be able to recover from floods
Agriculture accounts for 20 percent of Nebraska’s gross domestic product in 2018.
Real estate firms accused of 'conspiring' to overcharge home sellers in class-action suit
The suit alleges anti-competitive practices that have resulted in artificially high commission levels.
Trump has legal justification to implement auto tariffs: Report
Specific details from the document have largely been kept secret, even from lawmakers.
House hunting? Is now a good time to buy a home?
For many homebuyers, 2019 might prove to be a better year for buying.
Fed's balance sheet plan, economic outlook under microscope
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is due to hold a press conference half an hour after the release of the policy statement.
Midwest farmers' struggles compounded by devastating floods
Currently, more than 70 cities in Nebraska have issued emergency declarations, while more than a dozen states have issues flood watches and warnings.
Stocks close mixed ahead of Fed meeting
Early session gains were pared after a Bloomberg report that Chinese officials have expressed disappointment over the level of assurances Washington is giving that tariffs imposed on their exports will be lifted.
















