Companies in the private sector added 98,000 jobs in June, payroll processing firm ADP said in its latest report on Wednesday. The figure is below economists’ estimates of a gain of 118,000 jobs and down from the prior month’s unrevised 122,000 payrolls figure.Which industries are hiring the most workers, according…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has taken steps to address issues that led to the release of key economic data at improper times in 2024, though a watchdog said it has more work to do in establishing safeguards. A report by the Labor Department’s inspector general looked at a trio…
The Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that regulators are moving toward enabling civilian supersonic flights over the continental U.S., which have been banned for decades due to sonic booms. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a rule that sets a noise-based certification standard for supersonic aircraft and signaled that…
Disney is set to pay out a $50 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that alleged the entertainment giant broke antitrust and consumer protection laws by pushing prices for streaming subscriptions higher. The settlement follows a 2022 federal class action lawsuit that was filed by YouTube TV and DirecTV…
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The Federal Reserve is keeping rates steady at its targeted range of 4% to 4.25% and is waiting to see how President Donald Trump’s administration’s tariffs will impact the economy. For now, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank is in the…
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Mortgage rates ticked slightly higher this week, but were little changed, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said on Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.49% from last week’s reading of 6.47% and 6.52% the week…
A strong credit score can be the key to major financial purchases and affordable loans, but some states saw notable declines that created a “perfect storm” for Americans’ wallets, according to a credit repair expert. On Thursday, WalletHub released its list of the states with the largest credit score decreases,…
Investors are increasingly focused on not just how they invest their money but also how they can optimize their after-tax investment outcomes. Allspring Global Investments is dedicated to helping investors navigate the evolving tax and estate planning landscapes. Concentrated stock positions can create unwanted risk in investors’ portfolios. Despite the…
As more Americans take a hands-on approach to their finances, many are weighing whether to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or mutual funds. Both offer a simple way to build a diversified portfolio of stocks or bonds, and at their core, the two investment vehicles are very similar. But key…
You have 60 days from your credit card statement date to dispute a charge. After that, the protection disappears. If you’ve ever spotted a charge you didn’t recognize and done nothing about it, here’s what you missed, and what to do next time.What qualifies as a dispute Not every complaint…
As anxiety mounts over the long-term solvency of the Social Security trust funds, a growing number of Americans are rushing to claim their benefits early out of fear that the program will run dry. However, personal finance expert Suze Orman warns that following this viral advice will lock retirees into…
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose in May as price pressures persist in the wake of the energy shock caused by the Iran war. The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.4% on a monthly basis in May and is 4.1% higher…
This is a developing story about the final reading of U.S. first-quarter GDP. Please check back for updates. The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the first quarter, according to the Commerce Department’s estimate.The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday released its final reading of first-quarter GDP,…
Elon Musk is no longer worth more than $1 trillion, less than two weeks after becoming the first person to reach the milestone. Musk’s net worth was valued at $946 billion as of Wednesday, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. That is down from about $1.11 trillion less than 14…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday outlined the Trump administration’s approach to economic statecraft in a speech in which he outlined five core principles guiding the White House’s strategy. Bessent spoke Tuesday night at the Economic Club of New York’s America 250 gala dinner and said that as the nation…
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