Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy amid mounting losses and debt
The airline has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020 and faces looming debt payments totaling more than $1 billion.
General Motors cuts 1,000 jobs amid $2 billion cost savings
The layoffs will primarily affect U.S.-based, white collar workers.
Retail sales rise in October as consumer spending stays strong
The U.S. Commerce Department says consumers boosted their spending last month, signaling continued growth in the nation's economy.
Fed official defends independence as Trump eyes central bank authority
Donald Trump's return to office brings renewed questions on whether his administration could seek to curtail the Fed's autonomy.
Jerome Powell says Fed isn't in hurry to cut interest rates
"The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates," Powell said Thursday in Dallas.
Gold retreats from record highs following Trump's White House victory
Investor preferences seem to have shifted from gold to equities amid confidence in the President-elect's economic policies.
US dollar surge hits Asian markets
Asian markets, including Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, saw declines due to the strength of the dollar.
Bitcoin breaks $90,000 on Trump's promise to ease regulations
Bitcoin surged to a new record on Wednesday, reaching over $90,000, as the cryptocurrency market reacted positively to Trump's deregulation promise.
Inflation rose in October, raising concerns for Fed rate cuts
October's annual inflation rate ticked up for the first time in seven months, after more than two years of gradual cooling.
How mortgage rates will change in 2025, according to experts
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-point on Thursday, even as mortgage rates have been rising since September.
Donald Trump's migrant plan will drive up grocery prices, economist warns
The President-elect has promised to deport millions of undocumented migrants which could end up creating severe labor shortages.
Bernie Sanders Explains What Donald Trump Did That Worked With Voters
After Donald Trump won the presidential election, Senator Bernie Sanders explained on Sunday what Trump did that worked with voters.
Barack Obama voters are Donald Trump supporters now
According to exit poll data, the Democrats are now the preferred party of higher-income, college-educated voters.
Bernie Sanders reveals why voters told Kamala Harris "screw you"
Sanders praised Harris for her messaging on some issues but said the campaign fell short on economic plans for the working class.
Map shows where America's richest people live
While California has a large proportion of the richest billionaires, it has a median household income of $91,551.
Wall Street climbs on earnings and Fed rate cut expectations
U.S. stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, due later in the day.
US Jobless claims edge up but layoffs stay low amid Fed rate cuts
The Labor Department reported jobless claim applications rose by 3,000 to 221,000; fewer than the 227,000 analysts forecast.
Bitcoin soars past $75k as Trump win fuels crypto optimism
Trump's campaign embraced cryptocurrencies, pledging to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the planet."
Rally in stocks, bond yields, and Bitcoin on day of Trump victory
The dollar surged against the Mexican peso and the Chinese yuan, two key trading partners. It's also up against the yen and the euro.
Wall Street edges up as us election and FED rate meeting loom
U.S. stock futures indicate slight gains as investors anticipate the outcome of the presidential election.
America's 10 most affordable cities for the middle class
Most of the best cities for a middle-class family of four to live in are in the Southwest, South and Midwest, according to a recent study.
US stocks slide ahead of presidential election
Investors on Wall Street are bracing for a tense week.
Which stocks might deliver big gains under a President Harris or Trump?
Harris and Trump have very different views on the economy, and the stock market could look very different under each presidency.
Kamala Harris gets bad news on economy as jobs report underwhelms
The final jobs report before Election Day delivered little to no surprises, as the economy seems to have avoided the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
US employers added just 12,000 jobs in October
Hurricanes and strikes blamed for slowdown in employment figures.
Average rate for 30-year mortgage increases for fifth straight week
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.72 percent from 6.54 percent last week.
Final jobs report before election may paint murky picture of economy
Friday's report is expected to feature some of the most skewed monthly employment numbers seen in years.
Economy grows 2.8% as consumer spending drives expansion
The new data arrives weeks after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate half a percentage point.
Economists who support Harris 'lack evidence': Trump economic advisers
Donald Trump's economic proposals would propel the U.S. economy toward growth, according to two of the former president's advisers.
Mortgage rates are still going up—Here's why
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit the 7% mark on Monday, the highest level since the start of the summer, as the election looms.