Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs lead to price hikes
Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to-school purchases, even as…
The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sign of how unusual this week’s Federal Reserve meeting is, the decision it…
Fed may make its first rate cut of 2025: How to benefit
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower its benchmark rate when it meets this week, despite the…
Mortgage rates continue to move downward. Will it last?
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Mortgage rates have continued to tumble downward after being stuck near 7% for more than…
75% of Colorado Startup Week sessions have ties to artificial intelligence
Quick links: Startup Week stats so far | AI tied to 75% of sessions | Colorado Springs budget…
Trump tariffs, inflation push early holiday shopping season
Holiday decorations on display at a Costco in Princeton, N.J. Jessica Dickler | CNBC It’s barely the start…
Howard Lutnick Moves the Goalposts After Bad News for Trump Economy
Howard Lutnick tried to defend President Trump’s economic plan after damning data revealed a rise in inflation and…
Hopes of lower rates overshadow U.S. inflation worries
A shopper browses meat at a grocery store in New York, US, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Bloomberg…
Applications for jobless benefits jump to 263,000 last week, most in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest…
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could increase 2.7% in 2026, according to a new estimate
Social Security beneficiaries could see a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, which is slightly above the 2.5%…