For Americans looking for an affordable meal out, geography can make a big difference in what they pay for a cheeseburger, fries and a soda.…
Household affordability challenges are leading some consumers to consider refinancing their auto loans to save money on monthly payments. Stephanie Roberts, director of auto products at PenFed Credit Union, told FOX Business that expanded access…
This story about the July 2026 jobs report will be updated with further details. The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July amid headwinds caused by elevated inflation and uncertainty over the Iran war’s economic impact.What are the key findings of the July 2026 jobs report? The Bureau of Labor…
Job cuts slowed in July as companies stepped up their hiring plans, while artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be cited as a leading reason for workforce reductions, new data shows. Companies announced 33,429 job cuts in July – a decrease of 27% from the 45,849 announced in June, and a…
Housing affordability remains a concern for would-be homebuyers as the income needed to afford a typical U.S. home remains near historic highs and well above what most American households earn, though there are signs of improvement from a year ago. Home prices surged in 2022 and 2023 amid strong demand…
Mortgage rates rose this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.69% from last week’s reading of 6.66%. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.63% a year ago.…
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