US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
Costco raises prices on food court soft drinks, chicken bake
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
'We've done something about it': Biden touts rule which aims to rescue pensions for millions
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
Plano-based mortgage company is latest to lay off workers as mortgage industry cools off
In what is a sign of slowing demand, Plano-based First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation has laid off the majority of its staff. Other companies are more likely to see more workforce cuts.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says rate hikes to be decided 'meeting by meeting'
Concerns are growing among some that the Federal Reserve may tighten credit so much that it may cause a potential recession.
Phoenix gas station selling fuel way below the average: 'We are helping our community'
The owners of a gas station who practice the Sikh religion have decided to help people when they need it most, and they're doing it by lowering their gas prices in Phoenix.
American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage
American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage.
Gas prices soar around the world amid Russia-Ukraine war, rebound from COVID-19
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says recession is not inevitable
She also discussed Sunday an openness to lowering the federal gas tax to give drivers some relief at the pump.
Emergency Management Services are feeling the strain of rising fuel costs
MedStar is having to dip into its rainy day fund to keep its 50 ambulances fueled. For June 2022, they are on track to spend nearly triple what they spent in June 2021.
100 million Americans carry medical debt with some owing more than $10K, poll finds
Some people say they have medical debt they owe to a relative or friend for a loan they received to pay a medical or dental bill.
North Texas small business owners concerned about interest rate hike
It’s a scary time for small business owners who have been dealing with record inflation, both as a consumer and with trying to run a company.
Fed raises key interest rate in largest hike since 1994
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades.
Dallas City Council warned of inflation impact on city budget
Dallas may have a tighter budget next fiscal year due to a huge increase in the living wage as well as higher fuel costs.
What makes a bear market? Wall Street term explained
Wall Street is back in the claws of a bear market amid worries about inflation and higher interest rates. Here are answers to some common questions about bear markets.
Wall Street slips into a bear market; here’s what that means
Wall Street opened the week with heavy losses that put the benchmark S&P 500 at a level considered to be a so-called bear market.
Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies collapse, major crypto lender Celsius Network halts operations
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were collapsing in price Monday, after the major crypto lender Celsius halted all withdrawals citing “extreme market conditions."