Economy May 22, 2026
Inflation Angst Spreads as Consumers Spooked by Rising Gas Bills
Retailers including Walmart Inc. and Lowe’s Cos. are warning that fuel costs driven by the Iran war may begin to show up in prices of products on their shelves.
Economy May 22, 2026
Inflation Angst Spreads as Consumers Spooked by Rising Gas Bills
Retailers including Walmart Inc. and Lowe’s Cos. are warning that fuel costs driven by the Iran war may begin to show up in prices of products on their shelves.
Economy May 21, 2026
‘K-Shaped’ Economy is Giving Way to an ‘E-Shaped’ Divide
Middle-income Americans are pulling back, splitting from the top earners who are still driving the majority of growth.
Economy May 14, 2026
Is AI Distorting the Economy?
Artificial intelligence has been a big hit on Wall Street with the five largest spenders shelling out $800 billion this year in capital spending, but some worry it is distorting the economy.
Financial Reporting May 7, 2026
CFOs Keep Moving on Growth, Despite Concerns on Iran and Inflation
Cutting costs remains finance leaders’ top priority, but growth has moved sharply higher on the agenda.
Artificial Intelligence May 6, 2026
An AI Bubble? Not So, Says This Leading Money Manager
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink dismissed AI bubble fears at a Beverly Hills conference, insisting trillions in legitimate demand justifies massive investments in energy, chips, and computing infrastructure.
Small Business May 2, 2026
If You Have a Flight Booked on Spirit Airlines … No You Don’t – Spirit Shuts Down Operations
Jet Blue, another discount carrier that had a deal to merge with the financially troubled Spirit, offered to assist passengers affected by the shutdown.
Economy May 1, 2026
Gas Prices in Great Lakes Region Jump by 84 Cents Per Gallon in One Day
Gas prices started Wednesday under $4 a gallon and then jumped twice, Gas Buddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said. It was a "double spike day."
Payroll May 1, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Sink to 189,000, Lowest Since 1969
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits plunged to the lowest level in decades, a sign that job-cut announcements have not yet meaningfully translated into layoffs.
Economy April 28, 2026
Americans Are Building Their Emergency Savings, But Gaps Remain Across Age and Gender
While 78% of Americans report having at least some money set aside to cover living expenses, the depth of those savings varies.
Payroll April 22, 2026
As Gas Prices Rise, Credit Cards Can Help—But Choose (and Use) Wisely
Paying for fuel with a rewards credit card can ease the sting from each fill-up. Use cash-back apps and other money-saving strategies to stack your savings.
Taxes April 17, 2026
No Tax on Tips Meets Inflation Concerns in Trump’s Las Vegas Stop
President Donald Trump boasted Thursday that Nevada waiters, casino dealers, bartenders and other tipped workers had received "the biggest tax refunds of their entire lives," claiming average returns topped $4,000.
Payroll April 16, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 207,000, Signaling Low Layoffs
Initial claims decreased by 11,000 to 207,000 in the week ended April 11, marking the biggest one-week drop since February, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.