Gender pay gap in US hasn’t changed much in two decades, report finds
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate by quarter-point
The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
Egg prices so high, Dollar Tree pulls them from shelves completely
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
2 failed banks, February inflation remaining high put Fed in tough spot
The government reported Tuesday that February prices were still elevated, which could drive another interest rate hike. But the collapse of two banks in recent days has the potential to stop it.
The government reported Tuesday that February prices were still elevated, which could drive another interest rate hike. But the collapse of two banks in recent days has the potential to stop it.
Silicon Valley Bank seized by regulators
Silicon Valley Bank, known as SVB, is the largest bank failure since the height of the 2008 financial crisis.
Silicon Valley Bank, known as SVB, is the largest bank failure since the height of the 2008 financial crisis.
Powell signals increased interest rate hikes if economy stays strong
Chair Jerome Powell's comments raise the possibility that the Fed will increase its key interest rate by a half-percentage point at its next meeting, after having carried out a quarter-point hike in February.
Chair Jerome Powell's comments raise the possibility that the Fed will increase its key interest rate by a half-percentage point at its next meeting, after having carried out a quarter-point hike in February.
Housing affordability is at the lowest level in over a decade
Home prices are finally falling after hitting an all-time high in 2022, but ownership is still out of reach for many Americans.
Home prices are finally falling after hitting an all-time high in 2022, but ownership is still out of reach for many Americans.
Car debt piles up as more Americans struggle to make payments
Car repossessions are growing as Americans are still struggling with higher car prices and inflation.
Car repossessions are growing as Americans are still struggling with higher car prices and inflation.
Costco maintaining low rotisserie chicken prices
Rotisserie chicken is just one example of key categories Costco members covet
Rotisserie chicken is just one example of key categories Costco members covet
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary
Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
Can the Fed keep raising interest rates without causing a recession? Research says no
Such an "immaculate disinflation" has never happened before, economists say.
Such an "immaculate disinflation" has never happened before, economists say.
Fed officials signal more rate hikes likely amid sticky inflation, minutes show
Federal Reserve policymakers see more interest rate hikes ahead.
Federal Reserve policymakers see more interest rate hikes ahead.
Plunging natural gas prices eases inflation concerns
Natural gas accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs, making it a big driver in last year’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years.
Natural gas accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs, making it a big driver in last year’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years.
White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt
The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.
The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.
High inflation could hit your taxes this year - here's how
Fifteen states fail to account for inflation when drawing tax brackets.
Fifteen states fail to account for inflation when drawing tax brackets.
Report: Boeing to cut 2,000 finance and HR jobs in 2023
A statement by the Virginia company says the jobs will be reduced “through a combination of attrition and layoffs” this year.
A statement by the Virginia company says the jobs will be reduced “through a combination of attrition and layoffs” this year.
More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
A report found 166 million consumers in the US fall into that category.
A report found 166 million consumers in the US fall into that category.
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 87 additional stores. Here’s the list of locations
The latest store closings are impacting the struggling retailer as it considers its options, including possibly filing for bankruptcy.
The latest store closings are impacting the struggling retailer as it considers its options, including possibly filing for bankruptcy.
How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact you
The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases.
The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases.