Economy

From Hyatt to Holiday Inn, America's free hotel breakfast is facing a K-shaped economic threat

Free breakfast is a staple of the hospitality industry, but from Hyatt to Holiday Inn and Marriott, the economics and hotel business models are changing.

The hottest new LA coffee shop is in this couple's backyard: 'People really want community'

Granada is one of the latest small businesses to open through the MEHKO program, which allows residents to make and sell food from their home.

Consumer staples are rallying in 2026. Here’s what’s driving the surge in the sector

This S&P 500 sector — which includes Walmart, Costco and Coca-Cola – is the third-best performer in 2026. Questions linger on whether the upswing can continue.

Second round of February Social Security payments goes out in three days

The second round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in three days.

March Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 12 days

The March 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 12 days.

Dollar dominance, if you can keep it

President Donald Trump has indicated he’ll appoint Kevin Warsh to be the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Despite what some supporters say, that alone will not fix what’s wrong with our economy.

Here are 3 factors that drove the big swings in the stock market last week

Industrial names surged while financial stocks buckled under the growing weight of artificial intelligence fears.

ECB makes euro backstop global to bolster currency's role

Used when banks can't get funding on the market, the repo line allows lenders to borrow euros from the ECB against collateral, to be repaid with interest.

Record 1,000 UK taxpayers under 30 earned more than £1m last year

HMRC figures show 11% rise in young million-pound earners, with influencers and tech pay cited as key

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after links to Ghislaine Maxwell exposed in Epstein files

Clients including Chappell Roan and Abby Wambach cut ties to firm after communications came to light

Home sellers start getting lower prices at 70, research shows

Two factors contribute to older homeowners receiving less money at sale, according to new research: lack of upkeep and selling privately.

Polymarket is back in the U.S. with a free grocery store—what to know about it and other prediction markets

Prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi let users win money by correctly guessing the outcome of practically any event.