McDonald’s ‘NEXT’ strategy targets value perception after price hikes

McDonald’s announced on Monday that it’s rolling out a new corporate strategy that aims to make its stores easier to run for franchisees. The announcement, called “McDonald’s > NEXT,” focuses on increasing automation, raising standards for hospitality, leaning on social media for marketing and making its food items taste better.It…

Jamie Dimon vows to fight crypto bill, calls Coinbase CEO ‘full of s–t’

JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon issued an unfiltered, aggressive warning against a new crypto-friendly bill moving through Congress while also targeting Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s multimillion-dollar lobbying push. In a wide-ranging interview with FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on Friday, Dimon was asked for his thoughts on the CLARITY…

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Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at White House

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new chair of the Federal Reserve by President Donald Trump in a ceremony at the White House on Friday. The 56-year-old Warsh previously served at the Fed as a member of its Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011, and became the youngest-ever…

AI automation anxiety grows as expert warns jobs face pressure in 5 years

VANCOUVER – As the AI revolution continues to rapidly expand throughout the corporate world, many employees are facing “automation anxiety” that their job may be replaced by technology.  Speaking on Centre Stage at Web Summit Vancouver, Kyle Hanslovan said, “I think many will be pressured in the next five years,…

Mortgage rates rise to 6.51%: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates jumped this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.51% from last week’s reading of 6.36%. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.86% a year ago.…

Philadelphia voters approve first city-run retirement savings program in US

Voters in Philadelphia passed a ballot measure on Tuesday that will create the country’s first city-run savings program for workers whose jobs don’t offer retirement benefits. The measure will create a new program called PhillySaves that allows private sector workers whose employers don’t sponsor retirement plans like a 401(k) to…

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa unveils B turnaround strategy

Stellantis on Thursday announced a $70 billion turnaround strategy that aims to refocus the automaker on core brands, partnerships and more efficient use of factory capacity. The investment is over five years and includes the production of 60 new models by 2030, including a mix of internal combustion engine, hybrid…

Fed minutes reveal policymakers worried about Iran war energy price impact

Federal Reserve policymakers were concerned about high energy prices contributing to inflationary pressures in the economy when they held interest rates steady last month, the minutes from the meeting show. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed panel responsible for monetary policy decisions, released the minutes of policymakers’ April…

US federal deficit projected to hit  trillion in fiscal year 2026

The federal government is projected to run a budget deficit of at least $2 trillion this fiscal year, according to an estimate by the Treasury Department and bond market participants. Earlier this month, the Treasury released its quarterly refunding documents for the second quarter of the calendar year, which included…

New York commuter rail strike ending after MTA, unions reach agreement

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday that the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike is set to end after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and union leaders reached an agreement. In a post on X, Hochul said phased LIRR service is expected to resume Tuesday at noon, easing travel…

Gen Z more financially independent as saving rates rise, study finds

Young Americans are working to save money for their future goals and retirement despite housing costs straining their budgets, a new report finds. Bank of America on Tuesday released its latest Better Money Habits study of how adult members of Gen Z are handling their finances in adulthood. It found…