Dow hits 2022 low as markets sell off on recession fears

Stocks tumbled worldwide Friday on more signs the global economy is weakening, just as central banks raise the pressure even more with additional interest rate hikes.

New report details financial challenges Texas women are facing

Research shows many women in the Lone Star State continue to face financial challenges when it comes to education, childcare, health insurance, and housing.

Federal interest rate hikes are here: How will it impact your finances?

Mortgage rates have jumped, home sales have slumped and credit cards and auto loans have gotten pricier. Savings rates are slightly juicier, though.

Fed hikes rate by three-quarters of a point in continued fight against inflation

The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.

Existing home sales drop to lowest level since 2020

Sales of previously owned houses fell in August for the seventh consecutive month as rising interest rates pushed potential homebuyers out of the market.

EXPLAINER: How the strong U.S. dollar can affect everyone

After rising again Friday, the dollar is near its highest level in more than two decades against a key index measuring six major currencies, including the euro and Japanese yen.

Biden administration moves closer to creating a digital dollar

The Biden administration is moving one step closer to developing a central bank digital currency, known as the digital dollar.

Biden: Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike

President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections.

Union members reject deal 2 days before deadline to avoid massive rail strike

A potential strike could impact shipments of everything from clothes to cars, hurting businesses nationwide as they deal with ongoing supply chain problems. The deadline to avoid a strike is Friday.

Dow falls 1,250 as inflation maintains grip on US economy

Many of the data points within the inflation report were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy pri

Inflation falls for 2nd consecutive month on lower gas prices

Inflation has driven up the costs of families’ grocery bills, rents, and utility costs, placing hardships on households and increasing gloom about the economy despite job growth and low unemployment.

Massive rail strike could mean more supply chain issues

A possible worker strike would threaten the U.S. economy with an estimated cost of $2 billion per day.

Is inflation cooling off? It depends where you live

Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.