June job growth revealed amid recession fears

The jobs report in June was strong, despite risks of a recession on the horizon. Here's what that means for interest rates.

Mortgage rates plummet amid recession fears

Mortgage rates sank this week, but they could soon begin to rise once again.

US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience

America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.

Majority of Americans support forgiving $10K in student debt: poll

A new poll showed that a slight majority of Americans support canceling up to $10,000 in student loan debt. However, that support waivers if the amount is increased.

Smithfield Foods settles pork price-fixing lawsuit for $42M

Smithfield Foods will pay restaurants and caterers $42 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the giant meat producer of conspiring to inflate pork prices.

US companies could face hurdles covering abortion travel costs

After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.

Hard Rock Casino and union remain at odds in contract negotiations

While four out of the five major casinos in Atlantic City have come to tentative agreements with their labor unions, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino remains the last player at the table.

Mortgage rates slip as talk of looming recession heats up

Talk of recession risk is heating up, sending mortgage rates down this week after weeks of increases, according to Freddie Mac.