U.S. economy

House passes GOP bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, boosting election-year talking point

Jul 10, 2024 2:43 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The House on Wednesday passed a proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration, a proposal Republicans have prioritized as an election-year talking point even as research shows noncitizens illegally registering and casting ballots in federal elections is exceptionally rare.

High Homeownership Rates

Why some poorer states have high homeownership rates

WHY SOME POORER STATES HAVE HIGH HOMEOWNERSHIP RATES

Jul 9, 2024 5:33 PM EDT

CNN,

Did you know some of the poorest U.S. States have some of the highest rates of home-ownership?

Americans Believe Price Hikes Will Ease

Survey: Americans believe price hikes will ease

Jul 9, 2024 5:29 PM EDT

CNN,

Americans expect that inflation will continue to wane during the next year.

Economy Jobs Report

US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength

Jul 5, 2024 11:08 AM EDT

Associated Press,

America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand high interest rates.

U.s. Jobs Grew In May

Job opening unexpectedly grew in May

Jul 2, 2024 6:00 PM EDT

CNN,

The number of available jobs in the U.S. unexpectedly grew in May.

Employers Searching For Part Time Workers

U.S. employers want more part-time workers

Jul 1, 2024 12:58 PM EDT

CNN,

There are new signs that U.S. businesses are looking to hire more part-time workers than full-time workers.

Consumer Spending

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further

Jun 28, 2024 10:34 AM EDT

Associated Press,

A measure of prices that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve suggests that inflation pressures in the U.S. economy are continuing to ease.

Housing Market 'stuck' Until 2026

Housing market ‘stuck’ until 2026

Jun 27, 2024 6:06 PM EDT

CNN,

Economists at Bank of America are warning first-time homebuyers to be patient.

Wealthy People Worried About Bills

Even wealthy Americans are struggling to make ends meet

Jun 27, 2024 5:43 PM EDT

CNN,

Some of the nation’s highest earners say they are concerned about their finances.

Consumer Confidence Dips In June

U.S. consumer confidence dips in June

Jun 25, 2024 5:55 PM EDT

CNN,

Consumer confidence in the U.S. took a slight hit this month.