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Money Study Reveals Consumers are Redefining the American Dream
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (472+ words) (State Point) Sponsored Advertising Content. A new study exploring the relationship between Americans and their money, reveals how emerging technologies and shifting attitudes are changing money habits. The 2026 Wells Fargo Money Study, now in its third year, explores how Americans…...
US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (771+ words) Ray Ruda fills his van with fuel at a gas station March 25 in Brentwood, Tenn. WASHINGTON " U. S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its…...
Newsom may spend $19 million to sugarcoat California's stalled economy | Dan Walters
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (384+ words) California hasn't had a truly balanced state budget for four or maybe five years, and the current one continues to overspend its revenues. Nevertheless, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to spend $19 million on a marketing campaign to portray California as having…...
Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (808+ words) WASHINGTON " Oil prices jumped Tuesday for the second straight day and gas prices moved higher in the United States, underscoring the threat of rising inflation posed by the Iran war. Coming after nearly five years of elevated costs, even a…...
Counterpoint | Trump's flawed import tariff policy | Guest Commentary
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (464+ words) For an alternate viewpoint, see'Point: Why Trump's Tariffs Work." It is 10 months since Donald Trump's Liberation Day" import tariff announcement in April. Ultimately, that announcement led to U. S. import tariffs rising to an average of 17 percent, their highest level in 100 years....
California budget volatility continues to complicate efforts to close its deficits | Dan Walters
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (488+ words) California legislators are facing a fifth straight budget where spending would outstrip its revenues, amid warnings of multibillion-dollar deficits stretching well into the future unless they either reduce outlays or increase income. The proposed budget projects $227 billion in general fund…...
The middle class is indeed 'hollowing out' | Guest Editorial
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (353+ words) The Wall Street Journal says the U. S. middle class is shrinking because more are rising upward: We're pleased to report the American middle class is indeed "hollowing out" " because ever more Americans are earning their way into higher income brackets. That…...
U. S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) Customers shop at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia Oct. 29." WASHINGTON " The U. S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower. In a report delayed for more than seven weeks by the…...
Federal Reserve cuts key rate yet Powell says future reductions are not locked in
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1079+ words) Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee meeting Wednesday at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington." WASHINGTON " The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time…...
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Bostic to step down in February, opening up seat on key Fed committee
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (50+ words) WASHINGTON (AP) " Atlanta Federal Reserve President Bostic to step down in February, opening up seat on key Fed committee. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may. .. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Promotional Rates…...