The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn’t been crossed since the conclusion of World War II. Data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday showed that the national debt held by the public reached $31.27 trillion as…
U.S. economic growth rebounded in the first quarter of the year from a sluggish fourth quarter, according to the Commerce Department’s latest estimate. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday released its advance estimate of first-quarter GDP, which showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 2% in…
This story about the March 2026 PCE inflation is developing and will be updated with more details. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in March as consumers continued to face elevated price growth.The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.7% on a…
FedEx and UPS said they will return tariff refunds to customers after a Supreme Court ruling opened the door to potentially billions of dollars in reimbursements tied to Trump-era import taxes. The companies said they plan to pass along any recovered funds as the federal government begins processing refund claims…
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The Walt Disney Company is reportedly backing away from plans to spin off ESPN, shelving years of speculation that a…
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that it will leave OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1. The stunning loss…
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Many California residents who move out of the state are finding substantial savings on housing costs and an easier pathway to homeownership as affordability concerns weigh. A recent analysis by the California Policy Lab at UC Berkeley, using data that anonymously tracks the same households…
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Roughly 1,400 people across Nike’s Global Operations team will be laid off, the company announced Thursday. In a memo to employees, Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy said the cuts will primarily affect Nike’s technology division and span North America, Asia and Europe, representing just under 2% of the company’s global…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed back Wednesday after Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., suggested temporary sanctions relief for Iran has granted the country $14 billion during the war. During a fiery exchange at Wednesday’s Senate Appropriations Committee subcommittee hearing on the 2027 fiscal budget, Coons levied the charge at Bessent, noting…
Most people who delay investing aren’t doing so because they think putting their money into the markets is a bad idea. They’re stuck in front of a confusing smorgasbord of options, afraid to pile the wrong things on their plate and at least a little afraid of looking like they…
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to see someone purchase Spirit Airlines, with the low-cost carrier facing headwinds as it looks to exit bankruptcy. Trump was interviewed on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” and said, “I don’t mind mergers” and suggested that could help resolve the issues Spirit faces.”You know,…
The Justice Department is reportedly pursuing a criminal antitrust investigation of large meatpacking companies after President Donald Trump called for them to face a probe over the higher prices facing consumers. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that while the DOJ indicated it was investigating…
Kevin Warsh is set to testify on Tuesday about his nomination to be chairman of the Federal Reserve, with senators likely to press him on his views of the Fed’s 2% inflation target given the persistent price pressures affecting the U.S. economy since the pandemic. The 56-year-old Warsh, who served…
As President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh is stepping back into the spotlight – and in the hot seat – as he faces lawmakers Tuesday in a high-stakes confirmation hearing that could shape the future of U.S. monetary policy. Trump announced Warsh to succeed Jerome…
Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices. The energy market has seen increased volatility since the Iran war began and the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely constrained…
Most investors have heard that investing in the S&P 500 is one of the best ways to create long-term wealth. It’s probably the default option in their workplace retirement plan. Even a lot of self-directed investors will put their money in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF or the iShares Core…
California’s housing market is seeing an increase in inventory while the state’s population growth slows, but strong demand stemming from longstanding scarcity has kept the market tight. An analysis by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found that the state added 677,000 housing units over a six-year period in…
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