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September Jobs Report Shows Slowdown in Hiring, Unemployment Ticks Up

and on October 2, 2026

Just 29,000 jobs were added in September, while annual wage growth reached 3% and earlier payroll gains were revised down.

There’s Still a Heavy Demand for Workers. It’s in Blue-Collar Jobs

, and on October 2, 2026

A new report estimates employers will need 1.7 million skilled-trade workers a year through 2035, but training pipelines may supply barely half.

U.S., China Agree to Tariff Reductions on $60 Billion Worth of Trade

and on September 28, 2026

Tariff cuts cover 77 Chinese imports, from toys to car seats, but shoppers may not see lower prices as supply-chain costs remain high.

30-Year Mortgage Rates Surpass 7% After Rising for 5 Weeks

and on September 24, 2026

Borrowers now face the highest 30-year rate since January 2025, while the 15-year average has climbed to 6.42%, adding pressure to home-buying budgets.

What a Fed Rate Hike Means for Credit Card Debt, Car Loans and Savers

and on September 18, 2026

A quarter-point increase could raise card costs within two billing cycles, while savers may see better yields and borrowers can negotiate lower rates

Is It Finally Time? Why the Fed May Raise Rates for the First Time Since 2023

and on September 14, 2026

Inflation reached 3.4% in August, putting credit card borrowers and savers on opposite sides of a possible quarter-point decision this week.

Pennsylvania Reports Third Measles-Related Death of 2026

and on September 13, 2026

A 40-year-old Pennsylvania woman’s death comes as the state reports 676 cases and 124 hospitalizations in a nationwide resurgence

August Jobs Report Delivers Unexpectedly Strong News for U.S. Economy

and on September 4, 2026

Hiring rebounded across several industries, but workers still face a tight market as wages, inflation and a potential Fed rate hike remain in focus.

Trump Presses Fed to Lower Interest Rates. It May Do the Opposite

and on September 1, 2026

Traders see a possible quarter-point increase on Sept. 16 as inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s target and officials weigh the next move.

Rates and Inflation in Focus as Fed Chair Preps for Jackson Hole Debut

and on August 28, 2026

The Fed’s next move could reshape borrowing costs and savings returns as inflation stays above target and long-term rates reach a two-decade high

Americans Spend Money to Find Joy. Then Comes the Guilt

and on August 26, 2026

A survey found 13% of consumers take on card debt for happy purchases, while boomers spend an average of $298 a month on joy.

Expect Higher Prices after Trump Admin’s Latest Moves on Canada, Iran

and on August 24, 2026

A 50% tariff on Canadian autos, a 30% jump in fuel prices and beef shortages could reshape household budgets this fall.

Where’s the Humanity? Why Job Seekers Say Hiring Is “Broken”

and on August 21, 2026

Applicants face 291 applications per hire, AI screening and ghost jobs, while experts offer practical ways to spot scams and focus your search

Trump Calls for Lower Interest Rates as Fed Officials Watch Inflation

and on August 20, 2026

The Fed faces pressure to cut rates while inflation remains above its 2% target, creating competing consequences for borrowers, savers and mortgage shoppers.

Why Your Paycheck May Look Similar Even After ‘No Tax on Tips’

and on August 17, 2026

The deduction can reduce taxable income by thousands, but payroll withholding, income limits and payroll taxes may keep paychecks unchanged.

U.S. Inflation Cooled Again but Still Outpaced Paychecks in July

and on August 12, 2026

Prices rose 3.4% over the past year while hourly pay grew 3.2%, leaving households with little relief despite slower inflation.

Unemployment Rate Is Falling, but for ‘the Wrong Reason,’ Experts Say

and on August 8, 2026

July’s 23,000-job loss and a five-decade-low labor force participation rate reveal why a lower unemployment number may not mean a stronger economy

U.S. Employers Shed 23,000 Jobs as Labor Market Weakens

and on August 7, 2026

July’s job losses and slower wage growth point to a cooling labor market, while the next inflation report could show whether workers are falling further behind.

New Fed Chair Doesn’t Want You to Know What He’s Thinking. Here’s Why.

and on August 1, 2026

Kevin Warsh says markets are doing the Fed’s inflation-fighting work — but 30-year Treasury yields just hit their highest level since 2007.

Fed Chair ‘an Enigma’: Why July Interest Rate Move Is Hard to Predict

and on July 24, 2026

Forecasters are split on whether the Fed will hike, cut or hold — and Chair Kevin Warsh’s silence on forward guidance is only deepening the confusion.

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