Why spending on “little treats” makes sense in this economy
While consumer sentiment has improved slightly in July, overall, we’re still not feeling too great about the economy.…
U.S. existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed again in July as record prices and the…
CUSMA breakdown could mean hundreds of thousands of jobs, a trillion dollars lost: report
As trade talks aimed at avoiding fresh U.S. tariffs continue, a new report is warning that the breakdown…
Canada could lose more than 100K jobs if CUSMA dies: report
OTTAWA — Canada could lose 102,000 jobs if the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade breaks down, a new report…
Wisconsin has second-largest ‘brain drain’ in the country despite high education attainment
More college-educated workers move out of Wisconsin each year than move in, leading to what economists call “brain…
Nigeria leads West Africa push to price its own fuel as Dangote refinery weakens decades-long reliance on foreign markets
The push could mark another shift in the region’s petroleum trade. West Africa has historically exported crude…
Regional economist finds ‘nervousness’ in SW MN
Local News Fed\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’s Ninth District official visits Marshall, Lamberton Photo Courtesy of The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis…
US economy’s K-shaped gap narrows as lower-income wages nearly match higher earners
For years, the US economic recovery looked like the letter K: one arm shooting upward for the wealthy,…
More Americans are having a harder time keeping up with their home and car payments
More Americans are falling even further behind on their home and car loans than at any time in…
4.41 million under temporary protection in June 2026 – News articles
On 30 June 2026, a total of 4.41 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine had temporary protection status…
AI Boom Likely Stopped Recession, Top Economist David Rosenberg Says
The AI boom is soaking up investor cash, staving off a recession, and showing signs of faltering, David…
Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending | Consumer spending
Consumer confidence hit its highest level in almost two years in July, according to research that indicated the…