Congress needs to pass a spending bill by September 30 to avoid a partial government shutdown. Dockworkers and ports must strike a contract by the same date.
The US isn't out of the words with inflation, and one fixed-income strategist thinks the Fed's jumbo rate cut will make matters worse.
Top strategist David Kelly warns of the hidden dangers of a jumbo-sized rate cut after the Fed's recent decision.
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The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 since 2009. Democrats want to raise it, but some say it's a bad idea. Here's what's at stake.
Ray Dalio says he is worried by the amount of debt held globally, and how central banks are using it, after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates this week.
For consumers to get more relief in the form of lower borrowing costs, the 10-year Treasury yield needs to move lower.
Louisiana is the unhappiest state in the country, according to a report by WalletHub. See which other states received the lowest happiness rankings.
"The best thing I ever did was to follow my instincts and judgement and not waver or throw the towel in," David Rosenberg said.
"The Fed is more worried about the labor market and less concerned about inflation at this point," a Glenmede analyst said.
Donald Trump has argued that the Fed would only cut interest rates close to the election to help his political opponents.
A millennial couple who moved from Colorado to Massachusetts shares why it was bad for their finances but good for their life.
Don't expect an immediate impact from the Fed cutting interest rates. But that doesn't mean you can't start planning now.
The HOMES Act would cap rent at 25% of tenants' incomes, and offer homebuyers affordable mortgages.
The scale of the pager explosions in Lebanon requires months of planning, intelligence, and infiltration of supply chain, an arms expert told BI.
The Fed's decision to cut rates by 50 basis points garnered support from 11 of 12 voting members, with a dissent from Fed governor Michelle Bowman.
The Federal Reserve is expected to finally announce interest-rate cuts this week. Here's everything you need to know.
The Federal Reserve finally cut interest rates, but it could take time to see the relief reflected in your credit cards, car loans, and mortgage rates.
The Federal Reserve announced an interest-rate cut of 50 basis points on Wednesday, the first in four years after aggressive inflation fighting.
Layoff announcements climbed 193% over the last month, according to a report from the consultancy Challenger, Gray, & Christmas.
Geary Bartmess III retired at age 60 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, after a career as a lawyer in Texas. He likes the easy and calm lifestyle.
Georgia has received more private investment in EVs and battery manufacturing than any other state, Wells Fargo found.
If the market prices in upwards of an 80% chance of a 50 basis point cut, the Fed will likely follow through, BMO strategist Ian Lyngen says.
Most traders expect the Fed to make a big initial rate cut, but one strategist says it's not necessary amid low unemployment and historically low rates.
The South Korean government has invested billions of dollars in an effort to entice more people to have kids, including a childcare subsidy.
Dannielle Price and Eiman Monam moved from Riverside, California, to Tyler, Texas, earlier this year with hopes of being able to buy their own home.
The job market is getting weaker, and the economy feels trapped in limbo. Americans hate it.
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Louisiana catches about 70 million tons of shrimp. But it's not enough to cover America's surging demand. Farmed imports cover the rest.
Missouri was ranked one of the worst states in the US for gender equality, according to a report by WalletHub. See which other states miss the mark.
The on-ramp period for student-loan borrowers is ending this month, meaning missed payments will no longer be shielded from credit reporting.
With no clear sign of a stronger growth stimulus, China likely won't reach its 5% annual growth target, economist Yingrui Wang says.
Consumers between the ages of 24 and 38 hold the largest discretionary spending power in the US, Meredith Whitney said in an op-ed.
Moscow saw oil sales drop to $1.44 billion the last week, the lowest value since January, Bloomberg reported.
A longtime personal assistant to the uber-wealthy breaks down the quirks of the richest class.
A Gen Xer said saving 50% of his income helped him reach a net worth of over $1 million. He shared his top financial strategies.
Zoomers grew up with technology at their fingertips. But as scams evolve and get more sophisticated, they may not be as immune to them as they think.
Nearly half of renter households spent over 30% of income on housing in 2023, which large rent increases in Maine, New Mexico, and Utah.
In this Sunday edition of Insider Today, we're talking about Sam Altman's villain arc and the US presidential debate.
Keiland Smith said moving to the Netherlands and reducing his workdays makes him happier, even if he's earning less.
Michelle Russell, 70, lives on her monthly Social Security income, and it isn't enough to pay her bills.
More Gen Zers want to skip college, but they say it's hard to get guidance on other options.
Some baby boomers who hoped to retire are instead draining their savings and cutting costs on food, travel, and housing to pay healthcare bills.
After JD Vance suggested grandparents help out more with childcare, many BI readers reached out expressing frustration that he was missing the point.
Auto parts and dollar stores serve a lot of customers who earn less than $50,000, and the squeeze on those households is getting tighter.
China's pets, sports, and cultural IP economies are poised for rapid growth, with supply currently lagging huge demand in those markets, BofA says.
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Sahm reiterated that her namesake rule is flashing a false signal because the jump in unemployment was driven by an increase in labor supply.
Most of the stimulus cash deployed during the pandemic was "unproductive," which fueled inflation, former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said.