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.
Renters still paying $300 more than pre-pandemic levels
While median asking rents have dropped 0.4% in June, with declines across all unit sizes amid mixed regional conditions, renters are still under significant pressure.
California businesses could take a profits hit with self-checkout elimination
California lawmakers proposed a law that would eliminate self-checkout lanes at certain grocers and retailers to combat theft. Retail experts say this will only drive up costs.
Dollar General to pay $12M to settle alleged safety violations including blocking exits
Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million as part of a settlement that will ensure a safer environment for across its more than 19,000 stores nationwide.
US retail sales unchanged in June, beating forecasts for slight drop
The flat reading in retail sales last month followed an upwardly revised 0.3% gain in May, the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Tuesday.
Amazon Prime Day spending expected to reach record $14B
Spending during Amazon's Prime Day sales event is expected to reach a record $14 billion, according to new data from Adobe Analytics. Prime Day kicks off on Tuesday.
Maui sees significant decrease in tourists a year after devastating wildfires
Maui's economy continues to take a hit almost a year after wildfires devastated portions of the island and killed over 100 people, due to the continued drop in tourism revenue.
Consumers find mild relief as June inflation dips by 0.1%
Inflation has slowed, thanks to a decrease in the gas index and the energy index.
Florida is bucking the national housing trend, real estate firm says
Rents are increasing around the country. However, Redfin is seeing some relief in several Florida metros, underscoring how the state is bucking this nationwide trend,
Price of postage stamps to be raised soon, despite recent increase
First-class mail "Forever" stamps are expected to cost 73 cents each beginning July 14. The price of the stamps had recently increased from 66 to 68 cents in January.
This Walmart rival is gaining ground in the pricing game
While Walmart is still a price leader in the grocery industry, Telsey Group's latest analysis shows that rival grocers like Target and Amazon Fresh are closing the gap.
White House touts $3.49 gas, one cent cheaper than last July 4th
The White House celebrated a penny drop in gas prices compared to last year, claiming the lowest July 4th rates in three years, amid a projected $1.30 decrease from 2022 highs.
Driving on the Fourth of July? What you can expect to pay for gas
Drivers filling up their cars on the Fourth of July will encounter the "lowest holiday price" for a gallon of gas in three years, according to a Tuesday projection from GasBuddy.
Energy costs: This is the state that's paying the most
WalletHub analyzed total monthly energy bills using five residential energy types in each of the 50 states to see where consumers are getting hit the hardest.
Pump prices jump by five cents as the Fourth of July approaches
Rising oil prices and the upcoming holiday are adding to the price consumers pay at the pump.
Taco Bell enters fast-food wars with new value meal deal: What it costs and what you'll get
Taco Bell unveiled a deal for customers in a bid to compete with rivals who are offering value meals to lure in more cost-conscious customers this summer.