Economic Indicators

The Labor Department released the July 2026 jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy shed jobs unexpectedly last month amid uncertainty over inflation.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.69%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.66%.

Neel Kashkari says corporate earnings and a resilient labor market show monetary policy isn't restrictive enough to bring inflation back to target.

The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists’ estimates of an increase of 70,000 jobs. The prior month's reading was revised lower to 95,000.

West Texas Intermediate crude dropped over 6% Monday as Trump signaled a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global oil shipments.

Three Fed governors dissented from the FOMC's decision to hold interest rates steady, each preferring a 25-basis-point rate hike to combat inflation.

Scott Bessent warns China has been "kicking" the U.S. on rare earth minerals and AI IP theft, comparing the rivalry to an underwater water polo match.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.66%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.58%.

U.S. economic growth slowed unexpectedly in the second quarter, with the Commerce Department's advance estimate showing a 1.5% annual growth rate.

The Fed's favored inflation gauge eased but remained elevated in June, with PCE inflation remaining well above the Fed's 2% target.

Fed policymakers left interest rates unchanged at their July meeting as stubborn inflation remains well above the central bank's 2% target.

Diesel prices surged from $3.56 to $5.13 per gallon since the Iran conflict began, threatening to raise the prices of groceries and everyday essentials.

The 30-year fixed mortgage hit 6.58% this week, its highest level in nearly a year, as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran pushes oil prices higher.

The AAA national average price for regular fuel has risen past $4 again amid the United States war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Apple is facing a possible class action lawsuit over charging people for an allegedly faulty feature that is supposed to hide customers' email addresses from data brokers and online advertisers.

A Panasonic toaster oven sold at major retailers, including Amazon and Costco, was recalled this week over potential safety issues with its power cord.

The IRS raised its standard business mileage deduction to 76 cents per mile amid surging gas prices linked to the Iran war's disruption of oil flows.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.55%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.49%.

Seven & i Holdings plans to close 200 unprofitable 7-Eleven stores while converting hundreds more to franchise locations and wholesale fuel sites.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh told lawmakers the central bank won't tolerate persistently elevated inflation and will take the steps needed to preserve price stability.