Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
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.
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.
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.
Inflation report reveals mixed results as oil prices expected to spike
A new economic report is providing a look at inflation before the conflict in Iran started, though the data could soon change after seeing the impact of rising oil and gas prices.
A new economic report is providing a look at inflation before the conflict in Iran started, though the data could soon change after seeing the impact of rising oil and gas 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.
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.
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.
Stanley Black & Decker to cut hundreds of jobs, shut Connecticut plant
Stanley Black & Decker said it will eliminate roughly 300 positions. Here's what to know.
Stanley Black & Decker said it will eliminate roughly 300 positions. Here's what to know.
Seattle business leaders warn of AI, tech layoffs shifting economy
Layoffs, AI, and the domino effect. Seattle's Metro Chamber CEO says our region isn't invincible.
Layoffs, AI, and the domino effect. Seattle's Metro Chamber CEO says our region isn't invincible.
Seattle Metro Chamber CEO says diversification is key for future economic growth
Seattle Metro Chamber's CEO warns the region’s success is “more fragile than it looks," with heavy reliance on major companies like Amazon and Boeing.
Seattle Metro Chamber's CEO warns the region’s success is “more fragile than it looks," with heavy reliance on major companies like Amazon and Boeing.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
WA gas prices some of the highest in the US
As violence escalates in Iran, so do gas prices Washington.
As violence escalates in Iran, so do gas prices Washington.



















