September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
Debt ceiling: Deal reached with GOP on short-term fix, Schumer says
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
US unemployment claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
US considering releasing emergency oil reserves to lower gas prices, Granholm says
US gas prices surged to $3.21 per gallon this week, marking the highest cost in seven years.
US gas prices surged to $3.21 per gallon this week, marking the highest cost in seven years.
Biden stresses consequences of failing to raise debt ceiling in meeting with CEOs
With the clock ticking on America’s debt limit, President Joe Biden called a meeting with CEOs of major businesses to stress the importance of raising the debt ceiling.
With the clock ticking on America’s debt limit, President Joe Biden called a meeting with CEOs of major businesses to stress the importance of raising the debt ceiling.
Bacon prices hit record high amid supply chain disruptions, increased demand
The cost of bacon was $4.77 in 2011 and has risen nearly 50% this year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics data.
The cost of bacon was $4.77 in 2011 and has risen nearly 50% this year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics data.
Biden calls GOP’s refusal to raise debt ceiling ‘hypocritical’
President Joe Biden is giving remarks on the debt ceiling, as the U.S. quickly approaches its limit on federal borrowing.
President Joe Biden is giving remarks on the debt ceiling, as the U.S. quickly approaches its limit on federal borrowing.
Biden vows to 'get it done' as $3.5T infrastructure bill negotiations drag on
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told colleagues in a letter that “more time is needed.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told colleagues in a letter that “more time is needed.”
US unemployment claims rise for 3rd straight week amid delta spread
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
HomeGoods goes digital ahead of holiday season
HomeGoods.com offers free standard shipping on orders of $119 or more and free mailed or in-store returns on most purchases.
HomeGoods.com offers free standard shipping on orders of $119 or more and free mailed or in-store returns on most purchases.
Dollar Tree to sell more items above $1 amid rising shipping costs
The company had already begun testing higher prices at several hundred of its nearly 8,000 locations in the Dollar Tree Plus section and received positive feedback from customers.
The company had already begun testing higher prices at several hundred of its nearly 8,000 locations in the Dollar Tree Plus section and received positive feedback from customers.
Some USPS deliveries will soon take longer, cost more
USPS will also institute price increases on some packages during the holiday season.
USPS will also institute price increases on some packages during the holiday season.
JPMorgan planning for ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if US hits debt limit
JPMorgan Chase & Co said it’s planning for a ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if the U.S. reaches a debt ceiling and congressional Democrats fail to raise the government's borrowing limit.
JPMorgan Chase & Co said it’s planning for a ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if the U.S. reaches a debt ceiling and congressional Democrats fail to raise the government's borrowing limit.
Costco limits purchases on paper goods, water & key items amid supply chain delays
Bath tissues, roll towels, Kirkland signature water and high-demand cleaning products may see purchase limits
Bath tissues, roll towels, Kirkland signature water and high-demand cleaning products may see purchase limits
US unemployment claims tick up from near a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
Biden calls on wealthy to ‘pay their fair share’ in speech on economy
President Biden says America's economy is at an inflection point during a speech Thursday afternoon.
President Biden says America's economy is at an inflection point during a speech Thursday afternoon.
US consumer prices rise 0.3% in August 2021, lowest in 7 months
U.S. consumer prices rose a lower-than-expected 0.3% last month, a hopeful sign that a recent jump in inflation may be cooling.
U.S. consumer prices rose a lower-than-expected 0.3% last month, a hopeful sign that a recent jump in inflation may be cooling.
Few options for jobless Americans after pandemic unemployment benefits expire
It's estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.
It's estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.
Senate’s $3.5T budget: What you need to know
Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.
Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.
Social Security will be insolvent by 2034 due to COVID-19 pandemic
The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.
The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.