Economy

Through uncertainty about the economic future of the U.S., community banks remain resilient and reliable safe haven as consumers look to save their money.

Sales rose nearly 8% compared to a year earlier.

These companies are trying to predict when the resilient American consumer will break under rising prices and stop splurging on things like travel and takeout. 

Would-be buyers are worried about inflation — and watching their 401(k)s dwindle.

From the BBC World Service: The International Monetary Fund has cut its prediction for global economic growth to 2.8%, down from 3.3% just three months ago.

We broke down what a shirt, jacket and pair of jeans should cost if the designers are using quality material and paying their workers fair wages.

More home sellers are having to sweeten the deal, with things like mortgage rate buy downs, or shelling out to pay for home repairs.

Late card payments and minimum payments are at a record high, the Philadelphia Fed says. Seasonal and longer-term factors have led to the rise.

Trump insists tariffs will help bring back domestic manufacturing. But for industries like apparel, things aren’t so simple. 

Consumers have benefited from lower prices, while companies that export financial services have brought in billions of dollars.