The Fed is likely to keep its key rate unchanged. New economic and rate forecasts are on tap and Fed may announce move that keeps long-term rates low
Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
Working full time for health coverage? Many who want part-time jobs are stymied by costs
A smaller share of workers who prefer part-time jobs are taking them because of health coverage. Obamacare is not as attractive as it was in 2014.
Manufacturing workers, black men among losers in February jobs report
The February jobs report yielded winners and losers. Winners included those without a high school diploma, while unemployment rose for black workers
Just 20,000 jobs added in February as hiring slows, unemployment drops in latest report
Hiring likely to continue to slow as economy weakens, and low unemployment rate makes it harder to find workers
Economy grew 2.6% in Q4 and 2.9% in 2018, matching strongest yearly showing since recession
The U.S. economy grew 2.6 percent in Q4 and 2.9 percent for all of 2018. That matches its best annual performance since the recession.
What housing slump? Amazon HQ2 juices spring home buying season in northern Virginia
Amazon’s HQ2 drives home sales, prices higher in Va. While investors swoop in, some sellers are waiting, pushing up prices further for spring season.
Just two cities are in recession. Who’s unhappy? Elmira, New York and Danville, Illinois
Only two metro areas are in recession, the least in decades. Elmira, New York and Danville, Illinois, are factory towns struggling to reinvent themselves
9 takeaways from Warren Buffett’s annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett bemoaned a lack of acquisition targets for Berkshire Hathaway and noted the company’s big stock holdings grew .
Payless liquidation sale prices: What you need to know about store closing sales
Payless liquidation sales started Sunday. Payless hours today vary by location. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the giant’s bargain bonanza.
5 red flags for the economy: Are they signaling a slowdown or even a recession?
Weak retail sales capped disappointing economic data in recent weeks, including layoffs and lower consumer confidence. Do they signal a slowdown?