New home building slows in April
U.S. homebuilders pulled back on projects in April.
U.S. economy
Cost to keep homes cool could break records during the Summer
Keeping cool could cost more this Summer.
US stocks drift as Wall Street heads for the finish of a big winning week
Wall Street is heading toward the finish of a strong, potentially perfect week as U.S. stocks on Friday drift close to the all-time high they set just a few months earlier, though it may feel like an economic era ago.
Retail sales slowed down in April
Americans are keeping a closer watch on their wallets.
Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump’s bill
Cheers broke out early Wednesday as Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed off on the GOP tax breaks bill after a grueling round-the-clock session that pushed President Donald Trump’s package past overwhelming Democratic opposition.
Child care costs increased in 2024
Child care is getting more and more expensive with the annual price of child care increasing by 29% from 2020 to 2024.
Stocks are wavering on Wall Street and holding on to gains they made earlier in the week
Stocks are wavering on Wall Street and holding on to gains they made earlier in the week after the U.S. and China declared a temporary cease-fire in their trade war.
Credit card, auto loan debts fall
According to new data, Americans cleaned up some credit card and auto loan debt to start the year.
Tariffs raising prices on products
Tariffs have already made certain everyday products more expensive.
US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs
U.S. retail egg prices fell in April from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year, according to government data released Tuesday.
