US single-family housing starts dented by Hurricane Beryl, higher mortgage rates
Single-family housing starts, which account for the bulk of homebuilding, tumbled 14.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 851,000 units last month.
Moms turn to TikTok, each other to ease burden of high grocery prices
Moms around the country are demonstrating hacks at grocery stores, in kitchens and on social media to help other families who need to stretch their grocery budgets.
Starbucks CEO ousted: What Brian Niccol faces as new top boss
Starbucks has tapped a new CEO to turn around the company that has faced back-to-back quarters of declining traffic. However, there are some hefty challenges ahead.
Parents feel the pinch with inflated back-to-school costs: 'A never-ending nightmare'
Parents are bracing themselves for a growing number of expenses for the upcoming school year, from clothes, school supplies and classroom supplies to extracurricular activities.
US producer prices rise less than expected in July
Slowing inflation and a cooling labor market have led financial markets to anticipate that the Federal Reserve will start its easing cycle in September.
California farmer supporting Trump-Vance ticket: Anything we say to Democrats 'falls on deaf ears'
California farmer Steve Samra explains why he is supporting a Trump, JD Vance ticket, explaining "we feel we are being heard."
Economic turbulence 'effectively assured' Fed will cut interest rates in September
The stock market was all over the place this week, with a large drop on Monday due to a weak jobs report.
JPMorgan sees a greater chance of a US recession this year
JPMorgan analysts in a Wednesday note raised the odds that the U.S. economy slides into a recession this year to 35%, citing easing labor market pressures.
US homebuyers sacrifice safety for affordability
A number of potential homeowners, especially younger generations, are facing a tough choice. Some of them are choosing affordability over their physical safety when looking for a home.
Parents putting off paying bills, buying groceries for back-to-school expenses
Parents are finding themselves in a bind this summer, forced to have to give up certain necessities like groceries and bills just to afford back-to-school shopping.
FTC launches investigation into grocers over high food prices
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan is directing the commission to look into what tactics big grocery chains are using to "hike prices and extract profits."
California fast-food workers demanding more pay
Fast-food workers in California are fighting for another wage increase just a few months after the state implemented a controversial law to boost minimum wages from $16 to $20.
Mortgage payments soar for prospective homeowners in swing states: Realtor.com
Buyers in swing states have seen mortgage payments practically double in the last four years due to rising home prices and mortgage rates.
Roche ‘fast-tracking’ weight-loss drug that rivals Wegovy
Pharmaceutical giant Roche is "fast-tracking" its own weight-loss pills in clinical trials as it looks to compete with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound.
The fast food minimum wage effect: higher prices, reduced hours
The Employment Policies Institute surveyed restaurants in California to understand the economic impact the fast food minimum wage law has had on the industry.
GDP surges by 2.8%, raising expectations for interest rate cuts
An increasing GDP is a good sign there will be multiple rate cuts before the end of the year.
Southwest ending its open seating policy
Southwest Airlines is getting rid of its open seating model for the first time in its history as it tries to boost profits. It did not specify when the changes would take effect.
Demand for tiny homes spikes as housing affordability crisis weighs on would-be buyers
Amplify Credit Union CEO Kendall Garrison is working with several developers to create tiny home communities to help those looking to save for a down payment.
Gas prices too high, Americans want to spend 37% less: study
Americans spend roughly $1,712 annually on gas and would like to see prices drop by 37%, according to a recent American Trucks study.
Gas prices drop as demand for driving fizzles out: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell four cents to $3.50 from the previous week.