Work from home could lead to more homes in vacant offices
A growing number of vacant office buildings are finding second lives as apartments.
U.S. economy
President Biden to unveil plan to cap rent prices
President Biden is working to set a federal cap on rent prices.
U.S. retail sales hold steady
Retail spending has been holding mostly steady since the beginning of the year.
Inflation could impact social security
Inflation is cooling down which could impact the amount seniors receive for social security payments next year.
Snacks are getting cheaper
Inflation fatigue is hitting the snacks foods market, prompting retailer to lower prices.
IRS collects $1 billion in millionaire back taxes
The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on wealthy tax cheats.
Prices drop for the first time since start of pandemic
Prices fell in June for the first time since early in the pandemic.
US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon
Inflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Fed still not ready to roll out a rate cut, Powell tells lawmakers
Interest rates are expected to stay put for at least a little longer.
House passes GOP bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, boosting election-year talking point
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.
