Oil prices fall below $70 for 1st time since July
U.S. crude oil prices tumbled below $70 a barrel for the first time since July.
U.S. economy
Thanksgiving holiday period saw record numbers of shoppers, but not record spending
More shoppers during holiday, but less spending
A record number of people may have shopped until they dropped over the holiday weekend but they also spent less.
New poll finds 15% or less is the standard tip at dinner
How much do you leave as a tip at a restaurant?
Your $2 bill could be worth thousands
Some newer bills such as those printed in 2003 could have significant value.
Macy’s and Costco report slower sales
Macy’s and Costco say shoppers are changing what they buy and that could be a warning sign for the U.S. economy.
U.S. Economic growth better than previously expected
This year’s economic growth is more robust than previously estimated.
US economic growth slowed significantly at start of 2023
The data arrives amid interest rate hikes and strong job gains.
US revises down last quarter’s economic growth to 2.6% rate
The U.S. economy maintained its resilience from October through December despite rising interest rates, growing at a 2.6% annual pace, the government said Thursday in a slight downgrade from its previous estimate
The U.S. economy maintained its resilience from October through December despite rising interest rates, growing at a 2.6% annual pace, the government said Thursday in a slight downgrade from its previous estimate
AAA: Increase in jobs may lead to higher gas prices
While gas prices have remained steady in the past week, experts are concerned that could change with recent job news.
While gas prices have remained steady in the past week, experts are concerned that could change with recent job news.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: 517K jobs added in Jan.
Despite recession fears, there are more signs that the labor market is still strong.
Despite recession fears, there are more signs that the labor market is still strong.
