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Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Canada. What It Means for Consumers

and on July 21, 2026

Economists say the levies exempt oil and minerals but could still raise home-building costs and grocery prices for months.

Giant Eagle Lowers Prices, Joining Other Retailers. What Costs Less?

and on July 20, 2026

Grocers from Giant Eagle to Walmart are slashing prices on staples like ground beef and peanut butter this summer.

No ‘Excuse’ for Rate Hike, Hassett Says. What Fed Officials Think

and on July 16, 2026

Kevin Hassett says June’s inflation dip removes any need for a Fed rate hike, but Fed Chair Warsh isn’t ready to call it ‘mission accomplished.’

Can the Fed Lower Inflation? 5 Takeaways From Warsh on Capitol Hill

and on July 16, 2026

Warsh told Congress inflation is “a choice” — but dodged questions on the Fed’s next rate move and AI-driven job losses.

Small Business Creation Is Booming. What’s Contributing to the Rise?

and on July 13, 2026

Business filings jumped 17% this year as laid-off job seekers, side hustlers and AI tools turn spare time into storefronts.

Workers Keep Leaving the US Labor Force. Experts Can’t Agree Why

and on July 9, 2026

About 720,000 Americans left the labor force in June alone, and economists can’t agree whether it’s retirement, burnout or caregiving.

Oil Prices Spike After Trump Says Iran Ceasefire ‘Over.’ What about Gas?

and on July 8, 2026

Brent crude jumped 6% overnight after Trump declared the Iran ceasefire dead, and analysts warn the national average could near $4 a gallon soon.

Companies Hired More after Heavy Investment in AI, New Research Finds

and on July 1, 2026

High-intensity AI adopters grew their head count over 10%, and entry-level hiring didn’t take the hit many feared.

Supreme Court Decision Could Impact Consumer Safety

, and on June 30, 2026

A 6-3 ruling overturning a 90-year-old precedent strips Congress of power to shield watchdogs like the CPSC from political firings.

Supreme Court Rules Trump Can’t Fire Lisa Cook. What It Means for Fed

and on June 29, 2026

The 5-4 ruling lets Cook keep her seat through at least 2038 and signals the Federal Reserve’s political independence may hold even under sustained White House pressure.

2026 Grads Face an Economy That Feels Tough. 5 Ways to Still Get Ahead

and on June 26, 2026

Hiring is up 5.6% for new graduates, but starting salaries average just $56,000 — well below what most expect — making early financial habits more critical than ever.

Fed Got a New Chair. What’s Changing at the Central Bank Under Warsh

and on June 21, 2026

Nine FOMC members now favor a rate hike, Warsh slashed the Fed’s communications in half, and new task forces could reshape the central bank before year-end.

Summer Travelers Get Positive News on Gas Prices. Will They Keep Going Down?

and on June 18, 2026

After a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, experts say the $3.99 national gas average could drop toward $3.70 — or even below $3 — by year’s end.

Kevin Warsh’s First Fed Meeting Could Bring Unwelcome News for Trump

and on June 15, 2026

Markets expect the Fed to hold rates steady at 3.5%–3.75% despite Trump’s pressure for cuts, putting new chair Kevin Warsh in an immediate political bind.

53% of Americans Fear AI Could Take Their Jobs, Poll Finds

, and on June 10, 2026

A new poll of 4,500 adults finds AI job anxiety crossing every demographic — and a quarter of last March’s layoffs were already blamed on the technology.

US Added 172,000 Jobs in May. What It Means for the Economy.

, and on June 5, 2026

Employers added nearly twice as many jobs as analysts expected in May, and the wage growth could push the Fed toward a rate hike this fall.

Summer Jobs for Teens Expected to Fall. Where Can They Still Find Work?

and on May 31, 2026

Teen hiring hit its lowest level in nearly 80 years last summer, and forecasters say this summer could be even worse — but a few bright spots remain.

Americans Are Relying on Side Hustles to Pay Bills. Which Pay Best?

and on May 29, 2026

Nearly half of side hustlers started within the past year — and one gig type earns far more per hour than food delivery or content creation.

Fed’s Favored Inflation Measure Reaches Highest Level since 2023

and on May 28, 2026

The PCE index hit 3.8% in April — its highest level since May 2023 — and forecasters are now pricing in a Fed rate hike later this year.

What’s Harder Than Landing a Job? Holding onto One You Already Have

and on May 28, 2026

New surveys show 71% of workers have stayed in a toxic job they knew was bad — because escaping it looks even worse right now.

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