Economy

Why people are dropping out of the workforce and not looking for new jobs: 'The market wore me down'

Candidates giving up in the face of relentless job searches could be part of the reason behind recent declines in the labor force participation rate.

California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump

Gavin Newsom says new pay floor of $17.40, set to become highest of any US state, will go into effect on 1 January

Here's how homeowners can lower their electricity bills

The rapid development of data centers, artificial intelligence, and domestic manufacturing is sparking fears that electricity prices will continue to soar, putting further strain on consumers’ wallets.

3 Mortgage Rate Mistakes to Avoid Post-Fed Rate Pause

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Here's how much interest a $10,000 2-year CD account will earn if opened this August

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Who qualifies for student loan forgiveness in 2026?

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How much interest can a $40,000 3-month CD earn savers who act now?

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UK prime minister hints at approving North Sea drilling after Trump pressure

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed an openness to approving more oil drilling in the North Sea, after President Donald Trump claimed the new British leader would fully lift restrictions for the region.

Economy expanded at 1.5% rate in second quarter of 2026

The economy grew at an inflation-adjusted 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said in a preliminary estimate of GDP that also indicated that consumer spending and artificial intelligence investment are keeping commerce steady.

Rolls-Royce CFO: Orders for data center energy business up over 50%

Rolls-Royce Chief Financial Officer Helen McCabe discusses half-year earnings, small modular nuclear reactors, data centers, and investing in the U.K.

Shell CEO says the energy system is passing a major test

Shell CEO, Wael Sawan, discusses half-year earnings, geopolitical uncertainty, the new U.K. government, and North Sea oil.

The Federal Reserve Just Froze Interest Rates Yet Again. Here's What That Could Mean for Mortgage Rates.

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