40% fewer holiday hires this year
If you’re looking for a seasonal job, it may be harder to come by this year.
U.S. economy
Midlands gas prices take significant dip
Gas prices took a significant dip in the Midlands over the past week.
Shoppers spent over $11 billion online for Black Friday
There’s a sense of shrink-flation hovering over this holiday season.
Consumer spending increases online for Black Friday 2025
Today is Cyber Monday and many of you are already clicking on those discounts.
1st-time jobless claims drop
The so-called “low-hire, low-fire” market remains steady.
Wholesale goods cause inflation to rise
Prices on wholesale goods are pushing inflation higher.
Home-price growth at weakest pace since 2023
U.S. home prices increased in September at a slightly weaker pace while sales of homes rose in most of the country in October.
Riskier home loans being taken out
There are more U.S. home-buyers who are taking a financial gamble before signing on the dotted line.
Another rally for Alphabet leads the US stock market higher
The U.S. stock market is rising again on Monday, for now at least, ahead of a week with shortened trading because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Inflation eating more of your paycheck
Inflation is eating up more of Americans’ paychecks, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics Data released Friday, Nov. 21.
