Texas shoppers expected to spend less on tax-free weekend this year

The National Retail Federation believes consumers will spend slightly less during Texas’s tax-free weekend this year as concerns about the impact of tariffs loom.

Texas jobs: How Apple's $600B investment will be spent in the Lone Star State

Texas will be on the receiving end of some massive expansions planned in Apple's four-year plan to up their American manufacturing. Here's a look at what's heading down south.

Sluggish summer in Sin City: Las Vegas sees big drop in tourists

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.

Trump calls for Federal Reserve to pull control from Jerome Powell

President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands

The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.

Federal Reserve likely to keep interest rates the same this week: What to know

Federal Reserve officials are split on whether to slash interest rates as President Donald Trump favors rate cuts based on his claim that the nation’s economy is thriving.

Tariff rebate check: What Trump said and what we know

President Trump told reporters this week that he is considering a tariff rebate check. Here’s what he said and what we know.

Healthcare, weather tank Texas' retirement ranking: Study

Issues with factors like health care, weather and affordability have earned Texas a second-to-last spot in the U.S. retirement rankings, a recent study found.

Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports

President Trump denied reports that he plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but he continued to sharply criticize the head of the central bank.

June CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month

Inflation in the U.S. rose last month to its highest level since February, reversing several months of cooling prices. Here's a look at what prices changed the most.

Trump announces 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea

The president warned both countries that if they retaliate with their own tariffs, the U.S. would further increase import taxes.

Small business owners struggling to fill jobs, survey finds

A survey of thousands of the nation’s small businesses found that filling job openings remains a challenge. Some owners say finding quality labor is the biggest problem.

Oil prices could spike amid US strikes on Iran nuclear sites. What we know

Oil prices may change after the United States’ involvement in the Israel-Iran war. Some experts warn that possible retaliation by Iran could interrupt the influx of crude oil, which may harm global economies.

Paul Mitchell headquarters relocating to Dallas County, Gov. Abbott announces

Paul Mitchell, the global hair care giant, is moving its headquarters from California to Dallas County, bringing 80 new jobs and a $12 million investment to North Texas.

Feds make decision on interest rates: What to know

Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.

Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say

Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.

US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage

Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.