Inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years; here's what prices came down most
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
Which issue will most influence voters' choice in November? New poll reveals answer
With less than a month to go before the election, a new Gallup poll shows that voters rank one issue as the most important factor in deciding their vote
With less than a month to go before the election, a new Gallup poll shows that voters rank one issue as the most important factor in deciding their vote
Major McDonald's french fry supplier closes plant in Washington, slashes jobs as inflation continues
A major french fry supplier is cutting jobs as customers continue to count their pennies amid inflated prices at fast-food chains.
A major french fry supplier is cutting jobs as customers continue to count their pennies amid inflated prices at fast-food chains.
Here’s how much money is needed to be considered middle class in every state
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
A wedding costs more than a mortgage in these cities, study finds
In several cities, couples saved close to $10,000 by opting for a home instead of a wedding.
In several cities, couples saved close to $10,000 by opting for a home instead of a wedding.
Source: Dockworkers' union suspends port strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
The union, the International Longshoremen's Association, is to resume working at least until January said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement has yet to be signed.
The union, the International Longshoremen's Association, is to resume working at least until January said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement has yet to be signed.
Pickup truck crashes into daycare center; HAZMAT crews respond to Loop 101 crash | Morning News Brief
A truck that crashed into a Glendale daycare center building; a crash along the Loop 101 that prompted a HAZMAT response; and more – here's a look at some of the top stories this morning.
A truck that crashed into a Glendale daycare center building; a crash along the Loop 101 that prompted a HAZMAT response; and more – here's a look at some of the top stories this morning.
Port strike panic buying? Costco toilet paper frenzy making the rounds on social media
Videos posted online claim that toilet paper is sold out at Costco stores from Arizona and Colorado to New Jersey.
Videos posted online claim that toilet paper is sold out at Costco stores from Arizona and Colorado to New Jersey.
Will the US port strike raise gas prices? What you need to know
Experts say the U.S. port strike could eventually affect the oil and gas industry. While no immediate disruptions are expected, the real question is whether prolonged strikes could lead to price hikes.
Experts say the U.S. port strike could eventually affect the oil and gas industry. While no immediate disruptions are expected, the real question is whether prolonged strikes could lead to price hikes.
Helene forces closure of North Carolina quartz facilities, disrupting tech supply chain
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
Home heating costs to increase this winter; here's how much
With the prices to heat your home expected to spike during the winter months, this is how much you could be paying in your area.
With the prices to heat your home expected to spike during the winter months, this is how much you could be paying in your area.
Eviction cases in Maricopa County on pace to break record set in 2005
Maricopa County set a record for the most evictions through the first three-quarters of a calendar year with 65,651 total cases so far this year.
Maricopa County set a record for the most evictions through the first three-quarters of a calendar year with 65,651 total cases so far this year.
These college majors rank most valuable due to higher salaries, lower unemployment rates
A new study analyzed 152 bachelor’s degrees to determine which college majors offer a greater return on investment.
A new study analyzed 152 bachelor’s degrees to determine which college majors offer a greater return on investment.
Why are egg prices soaring? Here's what experts say
Egg prices have surged by 28.1% over the past year, with the average cost of a dozen eggs rising from $2.04 to $3.20, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Egg prices have surged by 28.1% over the past year, with the average cost of a dozen eggs rising from $2.04 to $3.20, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Port strike looming: What to know and expect
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
Which cities are best for women? Study highlights economic, health, and safety
A new study by WalletHub reveals the best cities for women in 2024 based on economic, health, and safety factors.
A new study by WalletHub reveals the best cities for women in 2024 based on economic, health, and safety factors.
How the Fed's rate cut will impact auto loans
It will take a lot more than the single rate cut from the Fed to make a notable difference in auto loan rates. Since 2022, the higher rates have pushed the average new vehicle loan payment up $108 a month to $967, analysts found.
It will take a lot more than the single rate cut from the Fed to make a notable difference in auto loan rates. Since 2022, the higher rates have pushed the average new vehicle loan payment up $108 a month to $967, analysts found.
Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters spilt in new poll
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Will the Fed's rate cut bring down mortgage rates?
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.
Federal Reserve slashes key rate by half-point, signals end of inflation battle
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.