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 February 19, 2026
Unprecedented ‘Jobless Boom’ Tests Limits of U.S. Economic Expansion
Forecasters expect Friday's report on gross domestic product to show the U.S. economy expanded 2.7% in 2025, but employment barely grew.
Economy February 10, 2026
Car Dealers Worry Prices Are Getting Too High for Shaky Economy
America's car dealers are coming to a stark realization: The new vehicles on their lots too often cost too much, and that could create trouble for their businesses in 2026.
Benefits February 4, 2026
Early Social Security COLA Predictions for 2027 Are Starting to Roll In
While Social Security recipients are now receiving a monthly payment surpassing $2,000 for the first time after a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, many seniors and advocacy groups are already looking ahead.
Economy January 29, 2026
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady as Job Data Stablizes
Numbers published since the Fed’s December meeting point to accelerating growth, cooling inflation and steadying employment.
Benefits January 28, 2026
Survey: Workers Value Balance and Benefits, But Concerned on Inflation and Health Costs
Although a majority of workers say they are satisfied with their jobs and value work-life balance, many feel disengaged and uncertain about the economy, health care affordability and long-term security.
Economy January 27, 2026
CEO Confidence Improves in Q4 2025 as Leaders Adjust to a New Operating Reality
The Index climbed seven points in Q4 to 88.9, nearly seven points above its three-year average and marking the strongest reading of 2025.
Economy January 16, 2026
Accountants Enter 2026 Downbeat on Global Economic Prospects
Responses from almost 1,200 finance professionals demonstrated weak global confidence mostly unchanged over the majority of the past year.
Payroll January 12, 2026
Social Security Changes in 2026: What Retirees and Workers Need to Know
As 2026 begins, several updates to Social Security rules and benefits are taking effect, such as the full retirement age is now 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.
Payroll January 9, 2026
U.S. Payrolls Rise a Below-Forecast 50,000 But Unemployment Lower
U.S. employers added fewer jobs than expected in December, capping a yearlong slowdown in the labor market defined by cautious hiring and limited layoffs.
Payroll January 8, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Decline to Lowest Level in More Than a Year
The number of available positions decreased to 7.15 million in November from a downwardly revised 7.45 million in the prior month, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Wednesday.
Payroll January 8, 2026
69% of Employees Think ‘AI Layoffs’ Are Just an Excuse
New research by INTOO reveals an American workforce increasingly shaped by economic uncertainty, automation (recent or potential), and skepticism toward leadership decision-making.
Payroll January 5, 2026
Econometer: Are Americans’ Household Debt Levels a Major Concern for the Economy?
Holiday spending was expected to be tempered this year but the latest data shows Americans aren’t slowing down, even with growing debt.