U.S. risks default in July if debt ceiling isn’t raised
By mid-July, the United States may not be able to pay its bills on time unless Congress acts on the debt ceiling.
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Donald Trump to increase mineral production with executive order
President Donald Trump has invoked wartime powers to increase U.S. production of critical minerals.
Car thefts fell 17% in 2024
Car thefts in the U.S. fell 17% last year, marking the largest decline in 40 years.
Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year even as it sees inflation staying stubbornly elevated.
Americans cutting back on snacks
Many Americans are cutting back on snacks, but not for health-related reasons.
There’s still time to save the economy, according to experts
Experts say it is not too late for the U.S. to avoid inflation and a potential economic slowdown.
Trump tariffs slowing economic growth
A global group of economists predicts President Trump’s tariff policies will slow economic growth in the U.S. and around the world and send prices higher again.
Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold
U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount.
Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping off a struggle in Congress that deeply divided Democrats.
Gold prices hit $31K, first time in history
Gold prices hit a record high as concerns about the Trump Administration’s tariffs increase.
