US housing market needs 1M more homes to satisfy demand
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun argued that policy changes could boost housing supply. The shortage of homes is keeping upward pressure on prices.
Adult kids are moving in with parents to save for homes, survey reveals
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 7.63%.
What is 'coffee badging'? New trend a response to 'return-to-work'
Many employees who miss remote work are taking part in a trend called "coffee badging." So-called coffee badgers come to work, grab a coffee and leave, earning their "badge" for showing up.
US inflation barely declined in September, price increases slow down slightly
Measures of U.S. inflation barely declined in September, evidence that consumer price increases are grinding lower at a gradual pace.
US still feeling effects of 'tip culture' following COVID-19 pandemic, professor says
A Clemson University professor says he attributes this to the pandemic and inflation.
'A transformative win': GM agrees to put EV battery plants under UAW national master agreement
GM agreed to put its electronic vehicle battery manufacturing plants under the UAW national master agreement Friday, just as the union was about to strike at the automaker's Arlington Assembly Plant.
UAW president announces last-minute major contract breakthrough with GM, no expanded strikes
The UAW is threatening to add more members to the picket line on Friday as talks between the union and Detroit's Big Three continue.
UAW strike: Union President Shawn Fain to give update Friday afternoon
UAW President Shawn Fain has called an update for Friday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. as the strike is now reached three weeks long.
Child care programs across the country lose subsidies from federal government
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
UAW Strike inflicts nearly $4 billion in losses, analysis shows
The economic damage from the strike will continue to worsen each week that workers are off the line. After last week's added targets, one automaker is expected to hit particularly hard.
UAW strike update: 25K union members walking picket lines after strike expands to more GM, Ford plants
About 25,000 UAW members at Big Three facilities around the country are on strike Monday morning. Thousands of union members at GM and Ford facilities joined the strike Friday.
Ford CEO says UAW 'holding the deal hostage' with automaker over battery plants
Ford President and CEO Jim Farley will provide an update on negotiations with the UAW on Friday afternoon after union members at its Chicago Assembly Plant were called to strike.
As employers encounter labor shortages, Biden administration unveils playbook for training workers
Worker shortages have been frustrating for some employers, who raised their investments in new factories and construction projects after President Joe Biden signed into law funding for infrastructure, computer chips and a shift toward renewable energy sources.
UAW strike update: Workers at GM Lansing Delta Assembly, Ford Chicago Assembly Plant called to picket line
UAW President Shawn Fain called on 7,000 Ford and General Motors union members to join the strike Friday. Workers at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant and GM Lansing Delta Assembly will walk to the picket line at noon.
UAW President Fain says automakers are enabling attacks & hiring scabs; Stellantis ‘appalled’ by claims
The UAW and Detroit's Big Three are still working to negotiate a new agreement and both sides are claiming and escalation in violence. On Thursday, UAW President Shawn Fain blamed two of the automakers for hiring 'scab' replacement workers but Stellantis says that's not true.
UAW's Shawn Fain gives Detroit's Big Three new deadline before more strikes expected
UAW President Shawn Fain is expected to announce more striking locations on Friday if serious progress isn't made.
Congress wants to avoid a government shutdown. But the House and Senate are moving further apart
The House is struggling through a long-shot effort to pass various funding bills with no real chance of finishing by Saturday’s deadline. The stakes are rising with just days remaining before a federal closure.
Congress moves into crisis mode as time runs short to prevent government shutdown
Congress is in crisis mode with five days to go before a government shutdown.
Oil prices rise making gas more expensive for US drivers and aiding Russia's war
Some analysts predict oil prices could hit $100 in the coming months, while others foresee that growth in major economies like China will keep a lid on prices.
Striking UAW members fight man outside Stellantis plant claiming he yelled racial slurs
The incident - caught on video as SkyFOX helicopter cameras were rolling - unfolded with the man stopping his SUV and getting into a verbal confrontation with a group of UAW members.