Jobs increase, employers cautious
There were more jobs available in July but it may still be difficult to land them.
U.S. economy
US bonds sell off as rising oil prices create inflation anxiety
Rising oil prices and persistent inflation fears pushed bond yields higher Tuesday, weighing down stocks on Wall Street.
Dollar General’s $1 items thriving
Dollar General learned it didn’t have to look further than its name to boost sales.
President Trump to make it easier for ranchers to process their own meat
Friday, August. 28, President Trump said he will make it easier for ranchers to process their own meat.
US stocks hold steady after expectations rise for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates
The U.S. stock market is holding relatively steady Friday, and expectations are building in the bond market for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates soon to get the nation’s high inflation under control.
Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he had sent previously about his economic outlook.
Almost 6 million new jobs predicted by 2035
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the U.S. economy will add $5.9 million jobs by 2035.
General Mills removes artificial colors from cereal
General Mills has removed artificial coloring from all of its U.S. cereals.
Trump signs beef import plan
Wednesday, August 26, President Trump signed a proclamation that will temporary pause tariffs on certain ground beef products.
USPS to raise holiday shipping prices
The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise prices for the peak holiday season.
