Our cover story this month focuses primarily on tariffs and their far-reaching consequences. It also explores the potential ...

Home prices are set for a modest rise as mortgage rate uncertainty remains. Little relief is expected for renters.

Here’s a look at some of the numbers that defined the year. All are as of Dec. 20. Remember when President Bill Clinton got ...

Count us as two financial economists hoping only certain inflation measures fall slower than expected, and everyone’s ...

Virginians making minimum wage are about to see a bigger paycheck coming their way. “This is a step in the right direction by realizing the impact of inflation on ...

The effects of the Fed’s half-point rate cut in September and its quarter-point cut in November have largely been passed through to auto loans, which fell on average from a peak of 7.3% in July to 6.8 ...

We’re all familiar with the common New Year’s resolutions like exercising more and eating better, but in a time where rising costs are at the forefront of many minds, people are ...

Once the ball drops and the new year begins, it’ll be time to pucker up and get back to work, because the big trends for 2025 ...

Most central banks around the world closed in on taming inflation this year without bringing about a recession. Many of them ...

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the ...

The minimum wage in Illinois will increase to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, completing a six-year transition period since the ...