Fed rate and tariffs: Why interest is unchanged again, and what it means for you
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
Here's how many Americans now say inflation is their top financial worry
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
U.S. economy shrank in first quarter; first drop in three years
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
How is the economy after Trump's first 100 days?
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.
Amazon tariff price report addressed by White House: ‘Hostile and political’
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
Trump administration cuts to Head Start programs in proposed budget
A proposed budget by the Trump administration would cut funding for Head Start programs. Experts say that would have a negative ripple effect across the country and here in Texas on everything from child health and development, to jobs.
A proposed budget by the Trump administration would cut funding for Head Start programs. Experts say that would have a negative ripple effect across the country and here in Texas on everything from child health and development, to jobs.
California is now 4th largest economy in the world, new data shows
New data shows California has overtaken Japan as the 4th largest economy in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.
New data shows California has overtaken Japan as the 4th largest economy in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.
Trump's approval rating on economy is his lowest ever
Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.
Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.
Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
Trump says he won’t fire Fed chair, days after hinting otherwise and triggering market dip
President Trump said Tuesday he does not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing market fears after earlier threats to remove him triggered a selloff.
President Trump said Tuesday he does not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing market fears after earlier threats to remove him triggered a selloff.
Americans considering filing for bankruptcy hits highest level since pandemic
Growing concerns about tariffs and debt were some of the reasons people looked into bankruptcy filings, a recent report shows.
Growing concerns about tariffs and debt were some of the reasons people looked into bankruptcy filings, a recent report shows.
Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
China’s economy grew 5.4% before US tariffs hit; slowdown likely, analysts warn
China’s economy posted 5.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, fueled by strong exports ahead of steep new US tariffs. But economists warn a slowdown is likely as trade tensions escalate.
China’s economy posted 5.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, fueled by strong exports ahead of steep new US tariffs. But economists warn a slowdown is likely as trade tensions escalate.
Trump suggests he may pause 25% auto tariffs amid market concerns
President Trump says he may temporarily pause his 25% auto tariffs to give carmakers time to adjust supply chains, adding more uncertainty to global markets already shaken by his shifting trade policies.
President Trump says he may temporarily pause his 25% auto tariffs to give carmakers time to adjust supply chains, adding more uncertainty to global markets already shaken by his shifting trade policies.
List: The cities most affected by inflation in 2025
A recent study shows that some cities across the country are impacted more by inflation than others. Here's where your area ranks on the list.
A recent study shows that some cities across the country are impacted more by inflation than others. Here's where your area ranks on the list.
Top economists express concerns about tariffs, immigration at Dallas summit
Some of the world's top economists met in Dallas today to talk about a growing number of issues affecting consumers and their bank accounts such as Tariff wars and immigration.
Some of the world's top economists met in Dallas today to talk about a growing number of issues affecting consumers and their bank accounts such as Tariff wars and immigration.
Inflation fell in March despite Trump tariffs: Here's why
Inflation fell to its lowest numbers since September last month, despite President Trump’s back-and-forth on tariffs and uncertainty surrounding the economy.
Inflation fell to its lowest numbers since September last month, despite President Trump’s back-and-forth on tariffs and uncertainty surrounding the economy.
Gas prices could fall as crude oil plummets, expert says
Consumers typically see a jump in gas prices as refineries switch to a summer-grade blend. However, this year could be different as crude oil prices are falling.
Consumers typically see a jump in gas prices as refineries switch to a summer-grade blend. However, this year could be different as crude oil prices are falling.
Worst stock market days in history
Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.
Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.