Hosting a Memorial Day cookout? Here's how much it could cost Economy May 23, 2026 Americans who are planning to grill this Memorial Day weekend are likely to see prices notably higher for a number…
US national debt surpasses size of the economy for first time since World War II Economy May 21, 2026 The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn’t been crossed…
Mortgage rates tick higher as geopolitical tensions mount Economy May 20, 2026 Mortgage rates ticked slightly higher this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey,…
AAA national average gas price soars about 33 cents in a week Economy May 19, 2026 The AAA national average price for regular gas soared more than nine cents higher in one day, surging from $4.30…
Tens of millions of taxpayers may be owed IRS refunds from COVID-era Economy May 18, 2026 The IRS’ taxpayer advocate issued a notice that tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or…
DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation Economy May 17, 2026 The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than…
Rising gas prices are crushing restaurant sales as $4 a gallon becomes tipping point for consumers Economy May 16, 2026 Several U.S. restaurant chains are reporting weaker than expected sales growth in the latest quarter as high gasoline prices squeeze…
Foreclosures hit highest level in 6 years as insurance, property tax costs squeeze homeowners Economy May 15, 2026 Foreclosures rose to the highest level in six years in the first quarter of this year as homeowners are squeezed…
Officials warn of banking spoof callers draining customers' accounts Economy May 14, 2026 Officials are warning customers about banking spoof calls that could trick them into emptying their accounts, with scammers posing as…
Chevron CEO says economies 'are going to have to slow' as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts oil supply Economy May 13, 2026 Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on Monday said that shortages in the oil supply chain will start appearing around the world…