America avoided an apocalyptic 'economic catastrophe': Hank Paulson
Americans have no idea of how close the nation was to a disaster that could have outdone the Great Depression, Paulson said.
Consumer confidence hovers around 18-year high
Strong economy and robust jobs growth boosts consumer confidence.
US home prices rise at slowest pace in nearly a year
Home prices are rising at twice the rate of wages, which has likely contributed to a cooling in the market this year.
CFOs bullish on North America, less so on Europe, China
CFOs’ optimism retreats: Deloitte's CFO Signals quarterly report.
Fed expected to raise interest rates again as hiring, wages grow
U.S. hiring and inflation gains support forecasts for two more rate hikes this year.
Americans’ credit scores hit all-time high
Credit stores have climbed since the recession, here's why
Uber, Lyft drivers earning half of what they did in 2013: Study
Both ride-sharing companies have disputed the study's findings.
Trump tariffs: Higher prices possible for these products
Certain smart devices have been excluded from the Trump administration’s latest tariffs on China.
As aid checks go out, farmers worry bailout won’t be enough
Farmers across the United States will soon begin receiving government checks as part of a billion-dollar bailout to buoy growers experiencing financial strain from President Donald Trump’s trade disputes with China.
Homeowner equity on the rise
U.S. household wealth hit a record level last quarter.
Hurricane Florence's economic cost may total $50 billion: Report
An estimate from Moody’s Analytics would make Florence one of the costliest storms in history.
White House economist: 'At least 50-50' odds GDP tops 4% for second quarter in a row
U.S. economic growth set its fastest pace in nearly four years last quarter.
This demographic group earns more than any other
Age, marital status and gender are all correlated with pay rates.
US city regains financial dominance – here’s why
New York tops London, but Hong Kong could challenge both cities.
Dow’s 100th record close since Election Day
Dow and S&P hit records on Thursday.
Here’s why Americans are $2.19T richer
But Americans’ household debt also jumped during the same time period.
US companies paying millions to relocate executives
LendingTree and General Electric were among the companies that offered robust relocation packages last year.
China cutting import tariffs amid US trade war: Report
China's benchmark stock index, the Shanghai Composite, is down 17 percent this year.
US economic boom drives Dow to new record
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a new record on Thursday.
US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market strength continues
The labor market is viewed as being near or at full employment.