The Great Debasement Debate Is Rippling Across Global Markets
(Bloomberg) — Beneath the surface of the short-term ups and downs of financial markets, a longer-term repricing of…
The federal shutdown affects October BLS data collection
First, the government shutdown meant no September jobs report. Now, on day 13, the shutdown will affect the…
Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness…
When is the Social Security 2026 COLA announcement date?
Social Security checks increasing in 2025 The Cost of Living Adjustment is rising in 2025, which will change…
Relief in Gaza as political crises rattle markets and send gold to new heights
It’s been a tumultuous week for markets, as political crises in seemingly all corners of the globe tested…
Americans aren’t worried about the government shutdown. But they remain unnerved about the cost of living and weak hiring
Persistent worries about the higher cost of living and few job opportunities pushed consumer sentiment down to its…
US markets today: S&P 500 and Dow hold near all-time highs; crude oil slips on Gaza ceasefire
US stocks drifted close to record levels on Friday, while oil prices fell sharply following a ceasefire in…
Stock markets limp into weekend as AI bubble fears grow
Huge investment announcements by ChatGPT-maker OpenAI this week boosted tech optimism but there are worries that the AI-fuelled…
With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is calling some staff back to work to prepare its closely watched inflation…
Wall Street Forecasts Worsening Job Market Amid Data Blackout
Topline With another jobs report sidelined Thursday morning by the ongoing government shutdown, several firms and economists have…
Whoopi Comes Dangerously Close to Dropping F-Bomb Live On-Air Discussing Trump Admin
Whoopi Goldberg is usually pretty good about not cursing on air, but on Wednesday morning, the moderator of…
Health care remains an intractable issue in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats believe health care is an issue that resonates with a majority of Americans as…