Fed interest rates: Why consumers may benefit if rates stay higher
Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, walks the grounds during the Kansas City Federal Reserve’s Jackson…
Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450 more on gas and energy
Americans have spent nearly $450 extra per household on rising energy costs during the Iran war, according to…
Inflation breakdown for April 2026 — in one chart
Fuel prices are displayed on a sign as customers fill their vehicles at a gas station in Miami,…
Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New…
Warren Buffett strikes measured tone on markets in first remarks since stepping back
Warren Buffett offered a measured but cautionary read on markets in his first public comments since stepping back…
Recession odds climb on Wall Street as economy shows cracks beneath the surface
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last week pushed back when asked whether stagflation posed a threat to the…
Why Iran war should make you as afraid of petrochemicals as oil prices
Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The price of naphtha may not keep you up…
Iran war, oil price surge worsen K-shaped economy, say economists
A sign displays the prices of unleaded gasoline at a Chevron gas station in Palo Alto, California, US,…
Iran war heightens affordability issues ahead of March Fed meeting
Amid a war in Iran, inflation pressures, a weakening job market and an uncertain outlook for tariff policy, Federal…
New York City’s Rating Outlook Cut to Negative by Moody’s
Moody’s Ratings lowered its outlook on New York City to negative, citing the “sizable and persistent” budget shortfalls…
Jersey City ‘Struggling,’ Moody’s Says in One-Notch Credit Cut
Moody’s Ratings cut Jersey City’s credit grade one step to A2 from A1, saying the rating reflected a…
US Economy at Risk of Weakening With Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor
The surprising resilience of the US economy this year is masking underlying weakness among low- and middle-income households,…