Economy

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.

Among affordability constraints and the high cost of labor and materials, experts say construction loans for builders could play a role, too.

Preliminary data from Technomic shows that chains grew by 3%, while small restaurants declined by more than 2% last year.

Energy prices are likely going to be a big focus at the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee meeting next week. That's because rising energy costs could push up inflation overall — or, they could slow economic growth.

A new proposal suggests freezing prices on staple foods — but economists warn price controls could bring shortages and other unintended consequences.

Headline inflation was at its lowest in five years, but a global oil price shock has made the reading a bit stale.