Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon
Comerica Bank economist Bill Adams joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to react to Jerome Powell's remarks on Friday as the Federal Reserve Chair hinted that rate cuts could be coming soon.
Comerica Bank economist Bill Adams joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to react to Jerome Powell's remarks on Friday as the Federal Reserve Chair hinted that rate cuts could be coming soon.
Stocks surge after Powell hints at possible rate cut
AIER's Paul Mueller joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss the economic outlook after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints at a possible rate cut in September, leading the stock market to surge.
AIER's Paul Mueller joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss the economic outlook after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints at a possible rate cut in September, leading the stock market to surge.
Powerball jackpot rolls over to $700M after no Wednesday winner
Lottery players will have another chance to win the massive cash prize at the next lottery drawing on Saturday.
Lottery players will have another chance to win the massive cash prize at the next lottery drawing on Saturday.
Trump calls on Fed governor Lisa Cook to resign after mortgage fraud allegation
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a top housing regulator accused her of mortgage fraud.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a top housing regulator accused her of mortgage fraud.
Trump administration eyes tariff revenue to pay down nation's $32.7 trillion debt
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
Most parents fall into debt for their children: Survey
A survey reveals that soaring living costs are pushing most parents into debt. Many say it’s becoming “unmanageable."
A survey reveals that soaring living costs are pushing most parents into debt. Many say it’s becoming “unmanageable."
Powerball grows to $643M
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
Young Americans say friendship is too expensive; nearly half skip events due to costs: study
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
Wages are outpacing pandemic-era inflation in these 4 industries
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
$1,390 IRS stimulus checks are not in the works, despite viral rumors
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Treasury Dept. to phase out paper checks starting in September
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
Young Americans could lose $110,000 in career earnings to keep Social Security afloat
Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.
Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.
Here's how much Social Security payments are projected to increase in 2026
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
Kodak says there's 'substantial doubt' it can stay in business
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.
Want to work from home? These are the easiest states to have a hybrid-remote job
Here’s which states topped the list for hybrid-remote work, thanks to low costs, short commutes, and strong internet access, according to a new study.
Here’s which states topped the list for hybrid-remote work, thanks to low costs, short commutes, and strong internet access, according to a new study.
US national debt hits record $37 trillion
The U.S. national debt topped $37 trillion for the first time Friday as federal borrowing hits record levels.
The U.S. national debt topped $37 trillion for the first time Friday as federal borrowing hits record levels.
New CPI report shows U.S. inflation held steady in July
Economist and UC Berkeley Finance Professor Dr. Anastassia Fedyk joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down the latest CPI report.
Economist and UC Berkeley Finance Professor Dr. Anastassia Fedyk joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down the latest CPI report.
Trump nominates E.J. Antoni as BLS commissioner
After the CPI report was released, President Donald Trump took to social media to say Fed chair Jerome Powell "must NOW lower the (interest) rate" after months of keeping it unchanged. We are also learning more about E.J. Antoni, the economist tapped by President Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Andrew Craft is speaking to Peter C. Earle, Ph.D, a Senior Research Fellow at AIER.
After the CPI report was released, President Donald Trump took to social media to say Fed chair Jerome Powell "must NOW lower the (interest) rate" after months of keeping it unchanged. We are also learning more about E.J. Antoni, the economist tapped by President Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Andrew Craft is speaking to Peter C. Earle, Ph.D, a Senior Research Fellow at AIER.
Which city has the worst inflation problem?
Inflation increased in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2% in July compared with last month, while it was up 2.7% from a year ago. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about which cities have the biggest inflation problems with Chip Lupo from WalletHub.
Inflation increased in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2% in July compared with last month, while it was up 2.7% from a year ago. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about which cities have the biggest inflation problems with Chip Lupo from WalletHub.