Talks expected Sunday as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon
TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding…
A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that shared…
Warsh risks unnerving financial markets with less communication from the Fed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that…
Accelerating Social Security shortfall could hit Wisconsin’s rural communities hardest
The Social Security trust fund is projected to reach a shortfall by the end of 2032, and Wisconsin…
Jobless claims tick up to 229,000, the highest since February as Iran war headwinds bite
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low…
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%, just below its high for the year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up this week to just below its high for the year,…
US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite war
WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level…
Economists: Inflation likely rose to 4.2% in May, the third straight monthly jump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices probably jumped in May for the third straight month, heightening concerns for the…
Affordable to Buy, Costly to Use
When it comes to health care, the word “affordability” carries more than one meaning. Coverage can be affordable…
A bump in jobless claims, yet layoffs stay low as Iran war uncertainty lingers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months…
Why the bond market’s message on US debt matters for midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government —…
Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market
WASHINGTON — The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government — causing…