US consumer sentiment held steady in October, but labor market worries persist
The ongoing government shutdown showed little impact on consumer sentiment in October University of Michigan survey, though economists expect final…
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Traders see a cloudy outlook as government shutdown expected to drag on for weeks
Traders on Kalshi and Polymarket wager millions on government shutdown duration, with most expecting the standoff to last more than…
Over 20 state economies are in or near recession, Moody’s finds
Mark Zandi's analysis revealed recession risks are spread among states around the country, with the DC area particularly affected by…
Long John Silver’s ditches signature seafood logo in major brand redesign
Long John Silver's joins an industry rebranding wave with a new chicken-focused logo and tagline, while maintaining seafood as a…
Trump announces 100% additional tariff on China beginning in November
President Donald Trump escalates trade tensions with China by imposing an additional 100% tariff and software export controls amid rare…
Verizon blames ‘acts of vandalism’ for service disruptions across Greater Los Angeles
Verizon says service disruptions across Greater Los Angeles County on Friday were caused by acts of vandalism that included multiple…
Mortgage rates fall for first time in 3 weeks
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.3%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data…
IRS reveals 2026 tax adjustments with changes from ‘big, beautiful bill’
The IRS released updates for tax year 2026, adjusting tax brackets, standard deductions, estate tax exclusions and various credits for…
Potato chip brand unveils biggest redesign in nearly 100-year history
Lay's unveils major rebrand with cleaner ingredients, new logo design, and packaging updates aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again"…