Seattle businesses struggle to survive as mayor pushes new jobs plan
While Seattle business owners grapple with thin profit margins and mounting tax pressures, city leaders are attempting to offer a path forward.
While Seattle business owners grapple with thin profit margins and mounting tax pressures, city leaders are attempting to offer a path forward.
Seattle small businesses struggling to survive seek relief
Seattle shop owners say they are running on empty as they struggle to survive in a city that's getting even harder to afford. Mayor Katie Wilson launched a new push to protect and attract jobs, but desperate businesses are wondering if help will arrive in time.
Seattle shop owners say they are running on empty as they struggle to survive in a city that's getting even harder to afford. Mayor Katie Wilson launched a new push to protect and attract jobs, but desperate businesses are wondering if help will arrive in time.
Economy top of mind ahead of midterm election
With the midterm elections less than two months away, Republicans are holding their first ever midterm convention this week in Dallas. It comes as the Trump administration is juggling a trade war with Canada and a war with Iran.
With the midterm elections less than two months away, Republicans are holding their first ever midterm convention this week in Dallas. It comes as the Trump administration is juggling a trade war with Canada and a war with Iran.
US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
Labor Day gas prices hit record high as diesel surging costs hit drivers
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
Washington sees spike in mass layoffs
Multiple large companies have notified dozens of Washington employees of mass layoffs in the coming months, a concerning trend that's up from the same time last year.
Multiple large companies have notified dozens of Washington employees of mass layoffs in the coming months, a concerning trend that's up from the same time last year.
JD Vance holds first White House briefing since Leavitt departure
The White House held its first press briefing in over a month, the first since former press secretary Karoline Leavitt left. President Trump says it will be a rotating cast of officials until he chooses a successor to Leavitt.
The White House held its first press briefing in over a month, the first since former press secretary Karoline Leavitt left. President Trump says it will be a rotating cast of officials until he chooses a successor to Leavitt.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
Walmart says it will use billions in tariff refunds to keep prices low
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.
Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' against Iran
Iranian officials say President Trump's "Economic D-Day" against their country will fail as diplomatic talks to end the war remain deadlocked.
Iranian officials say President Trump's "Economic D-Day" against their country will fail as diplomatic talks to end the war remain deadlocked.
US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal
The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.
The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.
A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away
USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.
USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.
Americans spending less amid war in Iran
Retail sales fell more than half a percent last month, the biggest drop in more than a year, due mostly to soaring gas prices and persistent inflation, and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz is playing a big role.
Retail sales fell more than half a percent last month, the biggest drop in more than a year, due mostly to soaring gas prices and persistent inflation, and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz is playing a big role.
US credit card debt hits $1.26 trillion as delinquencies rise: What you can do
A rise in delinquent credit card payments is “prompting concerns that Americans are falling behind on their debt payments at rates not seen since the Great Recession," the New York Fed says.
A rise in delinquent credit card payments is “prompting concerns that Americans are falling behind on their debt payments at rates not seen since the Great Recession," the New York Fed says.
New Social Security COLA estimates released after fresh inflation data
Social security recipients are on track to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates coming in between 3.2% and 3.6%, according to a new analysis released after fresh inflation data.
Social security recipients are on track to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates coming in between 3.2% and 3.6%, according to a new analysis released after fresh inflation data.
New study reveals Americans feelings on free enterprise, capitalism and socialism
A new poll offers insight into how Americans view different economic systems, highlighting public consensus and division over the trade-offs, benefits, and disadvantages of each approach.
A new poll offers insight into how Americans view different economic systems, highlighting public consensus and division over the trade-offs, benefits, and disadvantages of each approach.
The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.