You could argue we’re fueling job growth while stifling inflation. Plus, car ownership will cost you and small businesses feel economically off-kilter.
GDP grew at a healthy 2.8% pace. Current spending levels may provide a welcome “not too hot, not too cold” scenario for the Federal Reserve.
Wage growth is slowing, but it’s still staying ahead of inflation
by Caleigh Wells
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The job market is still tilted in workers’ favor.
The economy has been stabilizing. But for some small businesses, it also feels a little out of whack.
by Justin Ho
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Even though inflation has subsided, interest rates are heading down, and the labor market is loosening up, many business owners say the problems that emerged over the last few years haven’t gone away.
Dollars don’t go far for car owners, report finds
by Mitchell Hartman
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Since 2020, cost increases have far surpassed inflation, report finds. Prices for insurance and repair have been climbing.
WNBA players are ditching their contract. Here’s what they want in a new one
by Savannah Peters
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After a historic 2024 season, players are after higher salaries, better family and retirement benefits and a larger cut of WNBA profits.
Farmers are making less money this year as ag economy normalizes
by Will Bauer
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Crop prices have dropped after supply shortages stoked profits. Farmers and equipment makers are cutting costs, but livestock is doing well.
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