Economy

The currency’s dip could be due to the prospect of a weakened U.S. economy in 2023.

The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rose 5% from November, but was still 15% lower than one year ago.

Marta Tellado, CEO of the nonprofit Consumer Reports, says shift to a digital economy may endanger some consumer rights.

Here’s how holiday markets help small businesses and artisans earn up to 50% their annual sales in the last six weeks of the year.

Institutions like the NYC-based Carver Federal Savings Bank emphasize community development as a core part of their missions.

Although they’re contending with inflation and economic uncertainty, they continue to rack up debt and burn through their savings.

Credit card balances alone were up 15% in the third quarter. Higher prices for necessities and higher interest rates are contributing factors.

“You can’t separate” economic and national security, says Undersecretary of Defense William LaPlante.

The protests reflect simmering anger over strict government COVID measures.

The U.S. House moved urgently to head off the looming nationwide rail strike on Wednesday. The measure now heads to the Senate.