National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,587,617,094,083.77 as of 2/6/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
Why medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are worth more than ever
Gold and silver prices are soaring to new highs, driving 2026 Winter Olympics medal values to historic levels during the Milan Cortina games.
Regulators expand probe into nearly 1.3M Ford F-150 pickup trucks over transmission issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had received reports that certain F-150 pickup trucks faced unexpected transmission downshifts.
Dow closes above 50,000 for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 50,000 points for the first time ever Friday. The index rebounded following a tech stock sell-off earlier in the week.
Stellantis takes massive $26B hit after moving away from EVs
Stellantis shares plunged after announcing a massive writedown, raising questions about whether EV struggles stem from market issues or vehicle appeal.
Mortgage rates tick higher but remain near 6%
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.11%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.10%.
Citi to match federal government's $1K Trump Account contributions for employees' children
Citi announced it will match the federal government's $1,000 deposits to Trump Accounts for children born to U.S. workers between January 2025 and December 2028.
DEI disclosure participation plummets among major companies as corporate pullback continues
A major shift is occurring in corporate America, as two-thirds fewer Fortune 500 companies submitted diversity policies, signaling a retreat from public DEI commitments.
January layoffs rose to the highest level for the month since 2009
Major employers including UPS and Amazon announced significant job cuts in January, with transportation and tech sectors leading the nationwide layoffs surge.