U.S. Survey: 65% say inflation made finances worse
Inflation has deflated much of the U.S. at least financially.
U.S. economy
Target cutting prices on thousands of items to lure back inflation-wary shoppers
Target is cutting prices on thousands of popular items.
Walmart’s sales surge as shoppers seek low prices
Big growth at one retailer could be a barometer for how consumers are feeling.
1 in 7 Gen Z credit cards are maxed out
About 1 in 7 ‘Generation Z’ credit card borrowers have maxed out their credit limit.
CDC: U.S. drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023
After a steep rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, preliminary data shows that drug overdose deaths in the U.S. ticked down in 2023 for the first time in 5 years.
Grocery prices are going down
A trip to the grocery store was a little less expensive last month.
Fed student loan interest rate to hit 12 year high
Student loan borrowers can now expect to pay even more on their loans.
Inflation hits highest rate in a year
Wholesale inflation just hit its highest rate in a year.
Mortgage companies could intensify the next recession, US officials warn
U.S. regulators are warning that the mortgage industry could intensify the next recession.
U.S. government to pay farms to prevent bird flu spread
The U.S. government has a new plan to pay farmers to help stop the spread of bird flu in diary cattle.
