Midlands gas prices fall 11 cents
The roller coaster at the pump continues this week.
U.S. economy
January jobs report delayed
For the second time in four months, a partial federal government shutdown is silencing key economic data.
Spending power grew in 9 states
Most Americans have lost spending power in the past five years.
What to know about the partial government shutdown
The partial government shutdown is vastly different from the record closure in the fall.
Stocks, gold and silver steady following more wild swings in markets overnight
Wild swings that swept through financial markets overnight eased after Wall Street opened for trading on Monday. U.S. stocks rose modestly following gains in Europe and sharp drops in Asia, while gold and silver prices rallied back from severe earlier losses.
President Trump threatens 50% aircraft tariff on Canada
President Trump’s disagreements with Canada took a new turn Thursday, Jan. 29, this time over aircraft.
US stocks dip and gold swings as markets react to Trump’s choice to lead the Federal Reserve
Financial markets are churning on Friday as investors try to figure out what President Donald Trump’s new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve will mean for them.
Survey: Healthcare is top economic worry
A new poll shows the cost of healthcare is the top economic worry for many Americans.
UPS, Amazon cut thousands of jobs
UPS says it’s cutting up to 30,000 jobs.
