economy
Fed Pushes Back as Companies Keep Hiking Prices on Consumers
Persistent inflation is being driven by businesses passing costs to shoppers. Now the Fed wants them to stop.
economy · MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
Half of Adults Under 30 Live at Home — Here's the Decades-Long Financial Hit
Nearly half of young adults are skipping independent living. The money damage could echo for decades.
economy · US Top News and Analysis
Iran War Fears Could Cost Every U.S. Household $1,700
Surging oil prices and Treasury yields are squeezing American consumers hard. The estimated tab: $1,700 per household.
economy · MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
After Killing the Penny, Inflation Now Targets the Dollar
Congress axed the penny, but the real villain — inflation — is still eroding your purchasing power dollar by dollar.
economy · US Top News and Analysis
Census Bureau: US Incomes Climbed, Poverty Dropped in 2025
New Census data shows Americans earned more and fewer fell into poverty in 2025, even as the Fed weighs rate hikes.
economy · CNBC
Why College Students Are Chasing Perfection More Than Ever
Rising perfectionism among college students is tied to economic pressure, inequality, and social comparison, experts say.
economy · US Top News and Analysis
How AI Is Reshaping Career Paths for Older Workers
New research shows AI could push some older workers out while boosting others. Know which careers face the biggest shake-up.