Fed keeps interest rates steady: Here's what to know
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
Oil, war, and your wallet: what’s driving prices up
Sara Bazoobandi, visiting researcher at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., explains why Middle East conflict is sending prices up.
Sara Bazoobandi, visiting researcher at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., explains why Middle East conflict is sending prices up.
More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
Immigrant truck drivers to begin losing licenses
Around 200,000 people will start losing commercial licenses under a federal rule now in effect, a move that could mean higher prices for consumers. Wendy Liu, lawyer at the Public Citizen Litigation Group, which is leading a lawsuit against President Trump’s policy, gives insight.
Around 200,000 people will start losing commercial licenses under a federal rule now in effect, a move that could mean higher prices for consumers. Wendy Liu, lawyer at the Public Citizen Litigation Group, which is leading a lawsuit against President Trump’s policy, gives insight.
Egg prices plunge as avian flu impact eases, but risks remain
Egg prices have been on a roller-coaster in recent years amid supply disruptions due to an avian flu outbreak. Here's the latest.
Egg prices have been on a roller-coaster in recent years amid supply disruptions due to an avian flu outbreak. Here's the latest.
Mortgage rates rise to highest level in over a month
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
Saving gas as prices climb
The conflict in the Middle East is causing gas prices to jump at least 75 cents in the past month. Doug Johnson, AAA external communications lead, gives tips to stretch your gas mileage.
The conflict in the Middle East is causing gas prices to jump at least 75 cents in the past month. Doug Johnson, AAA external communications lead, gives tips to stretch your gas mileage.
U.S. to release 172 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve to bring down prices
To fight high prices and prevent gasoline lines, next week, the Trump administration will release 172 million barrels of crude oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Worldwide, a consortium of nations will release 400 million barrels to fight runaway prices.
To fight high prices and prevent gasoline lines, next week, the Trump administration will release 172 million barrels of crude oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Worldwide, a consortium of nations will release 400 million barrels to fight runaway prices.
Inflation projected to spike in coming months as energy costs soar
Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.
Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.
Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
Oil and gas prices spike amid U.S. war on Iran
The Iran War is proving to be hard on American consumers' wallets when it comes to pain at the pump. The Federal Administration says this price spike will lead to steadier lower prices, not aggravated inflation. At a discount gas station, we found only one believer in that.
The Iran War is proving to be hard on American consumers' wallets when it comes to pain at the pump. The Federal Administration says this price spike will lead to steadier lower prices, not aggravated inflation. At a discount gas station, we found only one believer in that.
A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
War with Iran sends gas prices up
$5 gas returns to the bay area. Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, gives insight.
$5 gas returns to the bay area. Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, gives insight.
Oracle expected to slash thousands of jobs as massive AI spending creates financial cash crisis
Oracle is reportedly planning massive layoffs involving thousands of employees as AI spending creates a cash crunch. Job cuts could affect 18% of the company's total workforce.
Oracle is reportedly planning massive layoffs involving thousands of employees as AI spending creates a cash crunch. Job cuts could affect 18% of the company's total workforce.
Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know
The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.
The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs despite posting record revenue year across all divisions
Morgan Stanley has cut 3% of its workforce, impacting roughly 2,500 employees across investment banking and wealth management divisions in the company's latest restructuring.
Morgan Stanley has cut 3% of its workforce, impacting roughly 2,500 employees across investment banking and wealth management divisions in the company's latest restructuring.