52-week highs
Dow leads Wall St higher in lean trading week
Wall Street’s main stock indexes ticked higher, with the blue-chip Dow leading gains in thin trading ahead of crucial economic data.
Federal
Fed won’t cut interest rates as inflation soars
The Federal Reserve decides not to cut interests anytime soon. One America’s Nathaniel Mannor has more.
Biden
Lawmakers Reveal Text Of $1.2T Spending Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have released the details of the newest $1.2 trillion government funding bill negotiated by the Biden administration and leaders of both political parties.
Americans
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall; labor market gradually cooling
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week.
Alicia Summers
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady today, continuing its ongoing effort to bring inflation down.
ECONOMY
Automatic Broker Commissions Going Away For Home Buyers Under New $418M Settlement
A massive settlement has been approved for home buyers in the United States.
Alicia Summers
Wholesale Inflation Soars in February: Wealth Advisor Weighs In
Inflation on the wholesale side rose twice as much as expected to 0.6% in February. The Labor Department’s report also shows PPI over the last 12 months ending in February hit 1.6%.
benefits
Bernie Sanders’ New Bill Would Allow Americans To Work Only 32 Hours A Week
Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill on Wednesday that would establish a standard four-day workweek in the United States without reduction in pay.
Alan Becker
Inflation Increases to 3.2% in February
The latest Consumer Price Index report for February is in, showing an unexpected increase in annual inflation to 3.2 percent, exceeding analysts’ predictions of 3.15 and marking a notable increase from January’s figures.
Billions
Dollar Tree And Family Dollar Announces Closure Of Nearly 1,000 Stores
The retail store Dollar Tree has announced that they are closing almost 1,000 stores across the United States between its namesake general discount stores and subsidiary chain, Family Dollar.