Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low…
CPI report shows inflation rose at a 2.7% annual pace in November, cooler than expected
The Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in November, cooler than economists had forecast…
Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel | Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on…
Iran’s Economy Faces Near-Zero Growth as National Protests Surge
By ZeroHedge – Dec 17, 2025, 12:00 PM CST
A wave of protests, including human rights campaigns…
World shares mostly retreat ahead of US jobs report
Wall Street inched slightly lower early Tuesday ahead of the release of U.S. employment and inflation reports that…
Dow Slips 41 Points After the Bell as Wall Street Braces for Jobs, Inflation Data and More AI “Bubble” Debate (Dec. 15, 2025)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished Monday’s session little changed but slightly lower, closing down 41.43 points (-0.09%) at…
US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
NEW YORK — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland every…
California to sell its own brand of insulin
Emma Kleck has been totally dependent on insulin, the lifesaving medication for people living with diabetes, for 25…
High prices sap holiday cheer as many Americans cut back on purchases: survey
Ho, ho… oh, no! Many Americans are dipping into savings to buy gifts and hunting for sales this…
How to reduce financial stress during the holiday season
NEW YORK (AP) — Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and…
Food inflation leads diners to cheaper menu items
Consumers are still dining out, but instead of higher-priced entrees, many are ordering more appetizers. As food inflation…
Trump says U.S. prices are “coming down tremendously.” Here’s what the data shows.
President Trump delivered a message Tuesday evening aimed at the millions of Americans struggling to afford daily necessities,…