U.S. Economy

Gas prices dip as economy recovers: AAA

Oil prices fell this week, according to a report by the AAA, but auto insurance remains high. Here’s how to lower your overall auto payments.

US trade deficit hit record in 2022

The trade deficit in goods and services was a seasonally adjusted $67.4 billion in December, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, up from a revised $61 billion in November.

Copper shortage gets real

A copper deficit might extend beyond 2023 as mining issues in the South American countries of Peru and South America threaten global supply.