Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce

Microsoft announced a round of layoffs this week that will affect thousands of employees.

April CPI inflation report: Egg prices decline for first time in months

Eggs got cheaper in the U.S. last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to April's CPI inflation report. Here's how some other grocery items fared.

Fed rate and tariffs: Why interest is unchanged again, and what it means for you

Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.

Private sector added 62K jobs in April, well below expectations, ADP says

Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.

Here's how many Americans now say inflation is their top financial worry

Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.

U.S. economy shrank in first quarter; first drop in three years

Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.

Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes

President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.

How is the economy after Trump's first 100 days?

As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.

Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low

The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.

Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook

President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?

United Airlines calls economy ‘impossible to predict’ as Trump tariffs cloud business outlook

United Airlines said the economy is “impossible to predict” as Trump’s trade war adds confusion to business forecasts. Companies like Nvidia, AMD, and ASML also report disruptions.

China’s economy grew 5.4% before US tariffs hit; slowdown likely, analysts warn

China’s economy posted 5.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, fueled by strong exports ahead of steep new US tariffs. But economists warn a slowdown is likely as trade tensions escalate.

Trump suggests he may pause 25% auto tariffs amid market concerns

President Trump says he may temporarily pause his 25% auto tariffs to give carmakers time to adjust supply chains, adding more uncertainty to global markets already shaken by his shifting trade policies.

List: The cities most affected by inflation in 2025

A recent study shows that some cities across the country are impacted more by inflation than others. Here's where your area ranks on the list.

Inflation fell in March despite Trump tariffs: Here's why

Inflation fell to its lowest numbers since September last month, despite President Trump’s back-and-forth on tariffs and uncertainty surrounding the economy.