Companies’ efforts to get ahead of possible U.S. tariffs on metals is causing a shortage of the valuable element in the United Kingdom.

Both benefits and wages outpaced inflation in 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

At his press conference on Wednesday, Fed chair Jay Powell mentioned the Tealbook, a report that looks at the current state of the economy and various economic forecasts. Those alternate scenarios can help the Fed be better prepared if the economy plays out in an unexpected way.

Two community outposts in the town of Crossville aim to ease the stresses of seniors on fixed incomes.

Private labels, like Target’s Everspring or Costco’s Kirkland, have long appealed to budget-minded shoppers, but consumers are increasingly turning to them for perishable foods — a sign of trust.

Stability reigns. The economy has about 7 million more jobs than before COVID hit, and both quits and layoffs are low.

Zillow reported that Denver, San Antonio and Austin were the only metro areas where rents fell.

The company says its 3% sales increase came in part through customers buying bigger packs of things at Costco and other club stores.

Though many households are faltering on credit card and auto loan payments, wealthier Americans are keeping the spending metrics robust.

As the second Trump administration begins, people have kept up their spending — but not all for the same reasons.