Economy

New research shows how wide salary ranges could undermine pay transparency laws.

Unemployment insurance claims dropped more than expected last week. The number of people filing for jobless benefits for the first time fell to 205,000, the lowest level since January.

Sales were down 17% from December. Blame lousy weather and rising mortgage rates.

The Fed is charged with promoting a strong economy by maintaining stable prices and maximum employment, but the latter could be a challenge with a job market that’s slowing.

The latest data on producer prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed an almost 49% rise in the price of vegetables last month.

Americans have a unique reliance on — and love — for cars.

Both Dollar Tree and Dollar General saw their same-store sales rise last year, but the outlook for 2026 is more subdued.

Between elevated inflation and a shaky job market, the Federal Reserve had already been setting the stage for an interest rate hold.

New homeowners are using the “buy now, pay later” credit tool during and after the process of buying a home, according to research from the JPMorganChase Institute.

Ski resorts rely on good snow years to make a profit, but weather is fickle. Selling discounted ski passes before the season even starts changed the game.