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Employers Are Hiring Less, But Key Industries Are Paying More to Keep Talent Amid Shortages

Private employers added just 44,000 jobs in July, marking the weakest monthly gain since January and reinforcing concerns that businesses are becoming more cautious about expanding their workforces.

Fed Governor Cook Voted Against Hiking Rates. She Clarified She's Ready To Act If Inflation Remains Above Target.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said that even though she voted against hiking interest rates, she is ready to do so if inflation does not decrease.

Food Prices Keep Squeezing Americans. A New Report Says Groceries Affordability Is the Nation's Biggest Challenge

A survey of 30,000 Americans across income groups showed that 90% of respondents identified groceries and food prices as one of their biggest financial worries.

The Fed Is Considering Fewer Policy Meetings. The Proposal Could Mark the Biggest Process Change in Decades.

Kevin Warsh's proposal to hold fewer meetings would cut the Fed's current schedule of eight policy meetings per year to six, while adding two separate meetings dedicated to broader economic issues rather than interest rate decisions.

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CEOs Face Tough Choices In a Polarized Political World. Most People Think They Should Address The Cost Of Living

CEOs face a public worried about affordability and increasingly skeptical that the American dream is achievable.

Brian Slupski Aug 03, 2026

The U.S.'s Continued Strikes Are Battering Iran's Economy. Blackouts and Shortages Spread Across the Country.

Iranian citizens' day-to-day has been impacted further after the Trump administration widened its list of military targets beyond conventional defense sites to include infrastructure considered vital to the country's economy.

Matias Civita Jul 31, 2026

Oil Companies See Record Profits In Q2. Exxon Mobil And Chevron Are Among Those Benefiting From Iran War

U.S. oil and gas companies have seen profits soar, largely a result from disruptions related to the Iran war.

Brian Slupski Jul 31, 2026

The Economy Grew Less Than Expected In Q2. Core Inflation Also Remained Above The Key 2% Target

The U.S. economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter, less than expected. Inflation stood at 3.3%, in line with estimations.

Demian Bio Jul 30, 2026

Americans are using credit cards to cover grocery bills

US Grocery Price Surge Refuses To Abate. Consumers Are Tweaking Their Preferences

US households are battling what is considered the biggest jump in grocery prices in half a century. In other terms, purchasing food to eat at home has become 33% more expensive in US cities since the beginning of 2019.

U.B. Prem Jul 25, 2026

Oil Drops Below $100 As U.S.-Iran Clashes Continue, But Have Climbed More Than 10% This Week

Oil prices are pairing gains on Friday but have climbed more than 10% this week.

Demian Bio Jul 24, 2026

Expectations For Fed Rate Hikes Dropped After The Latest Inflation Red. They Are Spiking Again Over The War

Fed funds futures price a more than 80% likelihood of an interest rate hike by September.

Demian Bio Jul 24, 2026

ECB Holds Rates Steady As Oil Risks Loom. Traders Are Betting On A September Hike

The ECB voted to leave its main interest rate at 2.25%, a decision that was widely expected after the central bank delivered a quarter-percentage-point increase in June, its first rate hike since 2023.

Matias Civita Jul 24, 2026

Middle East Clashes Could Hit The World Economy. Growth Could Be Slashed to 1.3%, World Bank Says

World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill said that if the war continues for another six months or longer, growth could fall from the projected 2.5% to as little as 1.3%.

Matias Civita Jul 23, 2026

America's Shoplifting Problem Is Growing. Inflation May Be A Big Reason Why

A survey from LendingTree found that 30% of Americans admit they have shoplifted at least once, a sharp increase from 23% who said the same in its 2024 study.

Matias Civita Jul 23, 2026

Inflation and Interest Rates' Outlook Ceded After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire. It Is Going Up Again As it Resumes

Investment giant BlackRock estimated that the conflict with Iran is expected to increase global headline inflation by approximately 0.8 percentage points.

Matias Civita Jul 22, 2026

South Korea's central bank hiked interest rates on July 16

Why the AI Chip Boom Just Forced South Korea to Raise Interest Rates

Bank of Korea hikes interest rates to 2.75% as massive AI semiconductor exports push inflation past 3%. See how the move will impact mortgage rates.

Luke McKenzie Jul 18, 2026

Inflation Fell More Than Expected In June, But a Fed Member Said Interest Rates Should Be 'Modestly' Higher

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan said interest rates should be "modestly" higher to help inflation return to the 2% goal.

Demian Bio Jul 16, 2026

Inflation Decelerated In June. But Grocery Shopping In The U.S. Decreased Anyway

The buying of grocery units fell 1.8% in June compared to the previous year, according to a new analysis.

Demian Bio Jul 16, 2026

Americans Say They Need $1.2 Million to Retire Comfortably. Most Don't Think They'll Ever Get There

Americans believe they need about $1.2 million to retire comfortably, but a growing number doubt they will ever reach that goal.

Matias Civita Jul 16, 2026

Headline Inflation Climbed Less Than Expected In June. Wholesale Prices Fell Too

The producer price index fell 0.3% in June, beating expectations.

Demian Bio Jul 15, 2026

Inflation Cooled More Than Expected In June. Now a Fed President Says Price Increases Have 'Peaked'

New York Fed President John Williams said he sees multiple signs that inflation has peaked.

Demian Bio Jul 15, 2026

Inflation Cooled More Than Expected. Traders Now Think the Fed Will Hold Rates Steady in July

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.5% over the past 12 months through June, slowing from the 4.2% annual increase recorded in May.

Matias Civita Jul 15, 2026

Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New York

Inflation Dropped More Than Expected In The U.S. In June. Stocks Climbed As a Result

Stocks rose on Tuesday after inflation dropped in the U.S. and traders reduced their expectations of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve in its next meeting.

Demian Bio Jul 14, 2026

Fed Chair Warsh Acknowledges Inflation Is An 'Undue Burden' On U.S. Households. He's Vowing To Make It 'A Thing Of The Past'

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh vowed to defeat inflation and "get monetary policy right."

Demian Bio Jul 14, 2026

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