What’s causing egg prices to surge?
A look at the high prices at the grocery store.
U.S. economy
Fed chair says bank accounts ‘safe’ despite Trump’s teardown of consumer protection agency
Americans’ bank accounts are safe despite the Trump administration’s shutdown of a consumer financial regulatory agency, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
Trader Joe’s places limit on eggs
Trader Joe’s has set a one-dozen egg limit per day for customers, due to the Avian Flu.
WSJ: More workers enrolled in 401K plans
The Wall Street Journal reports that for the first time, half of private sector workers are participating in 401K plans.
Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, and more import duties are coming
President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other import duties later in the week.
Trump says he has directed US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.
US employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, jobless rate falls to 4%
U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell to 4% to start 2025.
New strain of bird flu detected in Nevada dairy cattle
A newer strain of the bird flu virus has been detected in Nevada.
Private sector ramps up hiring
U.S. private-sector job growth surged last month, that’s according to the latest data from payroll company ADP.
Head Start programs can’t access funds
The National Head Start Association says roughly 40 of its programs across 20 states have not regained access to their federal funding.
