US inflation slows to 6.5% over past 12 months, easing some pressure
The softer readings add to growing signs that the worst inflation in four decades is gradually waning.
The softer readings add to growing signs that the worst inflation in four decades is gradually waning.
Biden: Easing inflation 'giving families some real breathing room'
Inflation eased to 6.5% in December compared with 12 months earlier.
Inflation eased to 6.5% in December compared with 12 months earlier.
Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau show unity during summit, downplay tensions
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
Orange County commissioners discuss need for more housing
The Orange County Commission met Tuesday to continue the discussion on the proposed housing plan.
The Orange County Commission met Tuesday to continue the discussion on the proposed housing plan.
One year of traffic crashes cost society $340 billion, study finds
A new study reveals that people not directly involved in car accidents pay more in crash costs, including insurance premiums, taxes, and extra fuel use.
A new study reveals that people not directly involved in car accidents pay more in crash costs, including insurance premiums, taxes, and extra fuel use.
Record number of Americans are paying $1000 a month or more for monthly car payments, data shows
More than 15% of consumers who financed a new vehicle toward the end of 2022 committed to paying more than $1,000 a month, the highest percentage ever recorded.
More than 15% of consumers who financed a new vehicle toward the end of 2022 committed to paying more than $1,000 a month, the highest percentage ever recorded.
New IRS tax brackets take effect in 2023, meaning your paycheck could be bigger
Tax brackets are to shift higher by 7% this year.
Tax brackets are to shift higher by 7% this year.
FTC proposes rule banning noncompete clauses for workers
The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.
The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.
Record-high Social Security cost-of-living increase poised to kick in soon
Over 66 million Americans on social security are set to receive a record-high cost of living increase in 2023.
Over 66 million Americans on social security are set to receive a record-high cost of living increase in 2023.
Florida dairy farm struggling after hurricanes, freezes, and high feed prices
Slow Turtle Farms in Eustis is one of two Grade-A dairy farms in Florida, but now, the farm’s supply is running on empty.
Slow Turtle Farms in Eustis is one of two Grade-A dairy farms in Florida, but now, the farm’s supply is running on empty.
How high gas prices could rise by spring
A new projection from GasBuddy suggests that gas prices will decrease next year after record highs in 2022, but they could still hit $4 per gallon by May.
A new projection from GasBuddy suggests that gas prices will decrease next year after record highs in 2022, but they could still hit $4 per gallon by May.
Florida citrus, vegetable crops appear to escape damage from freezing temperatures
Florida's citrus, fruit and vegetable crops appear to have escaped any widespread damage from some of the coldest weather in years, officials with state growers associations said Tuesday.
Florida's citrus, fruit and vegetable crops appear to have escaped any widespread damage from some of the coldest weather in years, officials with state growers associations said Tuesday.
Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
Here's why eggs prices are so high
A dozen extra-large eggs in Midwestern grocery stores are costing roughly $5 wholesale.
A dozen extra-large eggs in Midwestern grocery stores are costing roughly $5 wholesale.
Here's how much pay Americans say they'd need to start a new job
A recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals most people will hop to a new job for a starting salary a little over $73,000 a year.
A recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals most people will hop to a new job for a starting salary a little over $73,000 a year.
Senate passes $1.7T spending bill to fund government, aid Ukraine
The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.
The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.
Americans’ personal savings rate nears all-time low, economic analysis shows
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal saving rate dropped to 2.3%.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal saving rate dropped to 2.3%.
Treasury department delays electric vehicle tax credit changes
The Treasury Department has pushed the issuance of guidance for new electric vehicle tax credit rules from January to March as it continues to develop them.
The Treasury Department has pushed the issuance of guidance for new electric vehicle tax credit rules from January to March as it continues to develop them.
Unemployment benefits and Obamacare subsidies outpace median income in several states, study finds
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
Christmas tree demand remains high in US despite inflation
Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.
Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.