Corporate dealmakers hoped merger and acquisition ventures would heat up this year. But the first quarter of 2025 saw the... more

People feel richer — and spend accordingly — when their assets rise in value. That’s called the wealth effect. But... more

Just how expensive has homeownership become? To afford a typical home, households need an income of about $117,000 right now... more

Consumers say they’re fed up with inflation, then they keep spending. But their behavior could be catching up with their... more

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Bureau of Economic Analysis... more

More tariffs are on the way, this time targeting vehicle imports. President Donald Trump favors import taxes, partly because, he... more

The latest reading marks the fourth straight month of declining consumer confidence, and it fell more than expected. How will... more

The Donald Trump administration wants to strengthen U.S. manufacturing with tariffs on imported goods. We look at the latest purchasing... more

We’re tackling a “mysterious and important” question in today’s episode: Should Congress use “current policy” or “current law” baseline when... more

More tariffs are set to take effect April 2, and in most cases, American consumers and businesses will pay the... more