New home sales began on a weak note in 2026 with a decline in sales caused by the cold snap across the country that kept […]
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Inflation Holds Steady in February as Rising Oil Prices Cloud Outlook
Inflation held steady in February, though rising oil prices tied to tensions in the Middle East could push consumer costs higher in the months ahead. […]
Retail Sales Plunge in January, as Consumers Continue Trend of Spending Less
U.S. retail sales fell in January, as significant winter snowstorms kept consumers at home. Retail sales dropped 0.2%, according to a Census Bureau report released […]
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Businesses Sit in Refund Limbo
The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services shrank in January as a result of the Trump Administration tariffs but the future remains uncertain now […]
Inflation Cools to 2.4%, Signaling Relief for Fed Despite Data Delays
Inflation eased in January to its slowest pace in nearly a year, offering a fresh sign that price pressures are retreating after a temporary stall […]
New residential sales hold steady as homes become slightly more affordable
New home sales ended on a strong note in 2025 with an increase in sales as builders provided incentives that lowered closing costs and encouraged […]
Trump Is Losing His War on the Trade Deficit—at Least for Now
The U.S. trade deficit in goods reached a new record last year.
Tariffs Hit Sour Note With Instrument Industry
It didn’t take long for the tariffs to hit Kessler & Sons Music. The music store in Las Vegas, Nev., has already had to make […]
Legal Weed Breathed Life Into This Prison Town—and Then It Didn’t
When Chris Kaiser steps outside his indoor cannabis grow on Maverick Lane, in the small rural town of Ordway, Colo., he’s struck by the weight […]
“I Could Be Back on the Street”: Tenants and Shelters Warn of Federal Housing Cuts
Zella Knight became homeless in 2006 when she lost her job while struggling with a heart condition. After months of couch surfing, she saved up […]