The Borrowing Crisis Looming Over the Trump Presidency
Despite the Federal Reserve's 2024 interest rate cuts, borrowing costs remain stubbornly high — reflecting a growing ...
The U.S. Dollar's Dominance Is Almost Over
Learn about the significant risks facing the U.S. economy, including mounting debt and geopolitical tensions, and the ...
Here's what really happened to the U.S. jobs market in 2024. Hint: It zig-zagged.
A forensic examination of the U.S. labor market pretty much tells us what we knew along: Hiring was go, slow, and go again.
A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money
A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates ...
Solid January Jobs Data Will Likely Keep Fed Interest Rate Cuts On Hold
The January jobs report revealed a drop in the unemployment rate to 4%, accompanied by payroll gains of 143,000. A Fed ...
Why the Job Market Is Giving the Fed Cover to Extend a Pause on Rate Cuts
The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.
January Jobs Report Keeps Rates on Pause: What the Experts Are Saying
The unemployment rate, which is derived from a separate survey, declined to 4% from 4.1% the prior month. Economists expected ...
Litchfield Schools programs interest state Commissioner of Education
Programs like Litchfield High School’s industrial technology program could offer a partial solution to the state’s achievement gap, according to the Minnesota Commissioner of Education ...
Why bond yields are spiking after the January jobs report
While the headline number missed estimates, the January jobs report showed signs of strength investors think will keep rates ...
Put A Lid On It: The Sanders-Hawley Bill Wants To Cap Credit Card Rates. Here’s What You Need To Know
A political odd couple is joining forces to lower credit card interest rates. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Josh ...
Could Tariffs Push Interest Rates Higher? Here's What It Means for Your Wallet
Tariffs don't directly cause interest rates to rise, but they might be part of the recipe. Learn if rates will go up, and ...
Americans, including Republicans, now fear higher inflation this year
Americans fear faster inflation is on the horizon. The University of Michigan’s latest consumer survey, released Friday, ...