President Trump announced a 50% copper tariff on Wednesday, adding to 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum. While some forms of copper are exempt, like cathodes and co...
Personal income increased $71.4 billion (0.3 percent at a monthly rate) in June, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Disposable personal income (DPI)—personal income less personal current taxes—increased $61.0 billio…
The Federal Reserve voted yesterday to keep interest rates steady, despite the president calling for lower rates. And, Texas Republicans proposed a new redistricting map.
I was listening to this NPR piece on the continuing rise in the stock market Sunday morning and was struck to hear this: “Despite the concerns about the
Although swings in net exports continue to affect the data, recent indicators suggest that growth of economic activity moderated in the first half of the year.
Spirit Airlines said on Monday that it will furlough about 270 pilots while demoting another 140, as the cash-strapped budget carrier looks to scale down its workforce to match a downsized schedule.
The S&P 500 Index’s relentless advance to record highs faces a crucial test this week, with four technology behemoths worth a combined $11.3 trillion reporting earnings over a two-day stretch.
UnitedHealth Group is scheduled to report second-quarter results ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday, with markets expecting the health insurance giant's...