Port strikes: Philadelphia dockworkers join thousands in standoffs along East, Gulf coasts
A strike that could bring higher prices and shortages of goods has begun at ports up and down the East Coast, and along the Gulf Coast.
A strike that could bring higher prices and shortages of goods has begun at ports up and down the East Coast, and along the Gulf Coast.
Port strike looming: What to know and expect
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters spilt in new poll
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Will the Fed's rate cut bring down mortgage rates?
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.
Poll shows Americans take dim view of grocery industry amid recalls, inflation
A recent Gallup poll reveals a shift in Americans' opinions of the grocery industry, with more negative than positive views for the first time. Concerns over inflation and food safety have contributed to declining confidence in a once highly-rated sector.
A recent Gallup poll reveals a shift in Americans' opinions of the grocery industry, with more negative than positive views for the first time. Concerns over inflation and food safety have contributed to declining confidence in a once highly-rated sector.
Where is inflation the highest? Chicago, New York rank near top
New data released by the Labor Department revealed which cities have the highest inflation rates.
New data released by the Labor Department revealed which cities have the highest inflation rates.
Inflation continues to cool, latest numbers show
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
US inflation hits 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.
Here's how much the typical American household earned last year
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
Company plans to track workers' locations in return-to-office crackdown
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
Policy experts react to Trump's 'incomprehensible' child care cost plan
Donald Trump was asked what he would do to make child care more affordable in the U.S. The person who asked the question called his answer "incomprehensible at best."
Donald Trump was asked what he would do to make child care more affordable in the U.S. The person who asked the question called his answer "incomprehensible at best."
US economy adds 142,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls slightly, Dept. of Labor reports
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
Trump suggests tariffs would lower US childcare costs in major economic speech
Donald Trump proposed raising tariffs to lower U.S. child care costs in a major economic speech, while also outlining plans to boost energy production and cut corporate taxes.
Donald Trump proposed raising tariffs to lower U.S. child care costs in a major economic speech, while also outlining plans to boost energy production and cut corporate taxes.
Americans turn to sausage as economic pressures persist, survey finds
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
Grocery prices have dropped the most in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware: study
New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware were all named among the top states with price decreases for groceries in the past year by Datasembly.
New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware were all named among the top states with price decreases for groceries in the past year by Datasembly.
Where Trump, Harris stand on easing childcare costs
On this topic, Trump and Harris have one main commonality: Both have supported a higher child tax credit. Here’s what they’ve said.
On this topic, Trump and Harris have one main commonality: Both have supported a higher child tax credit. Here’s what they’ve said.
Gen Z cynical about future as majority call cost of living the number one election issue
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
Inflation eases in July, but these cities are dealing with the worst of it: Study
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years.
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years.
Inflation rises 2.9% in July, less than expected
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years, a welcome sign for the Federal Reserve even as prices remained uncomfortably high for millions of Americans.
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years, a welcome sign for the Federal Reserve even as prices remained uncomfortably high for millions of Americans.
Inflation is down and you deserve some of the credit, economists say
Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to the country’s inflation problem.
Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to the country’s inflation problem.