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Some 47% of U.S. adults are "not very" or "not at all confident" they could find a good job if they wanted to, an increase from 37% when the question was last asked in October 2023.

This week, countries may approve a carbon tax on the global shipping industry. The International Maritime Organization is poised to approve new levies on ships for their emissions, but the Trump administration argues it's a harmful tax. William ...

Smucker said the round, crustless sandwiches Trader Joe's sells have the same pie-like crimp markings on their edges as Uncrustables, violating its trademarks.

The postponement of the announcement has made it more difficult for people to plan out their finances.

The markets have climbed higher despite continuing concerns around the shutdown, tariffs and inflation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have set records more than 30 times this year and other data suggest the economy is chugging at a steady clip. But for the ...

Economists said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks solidified expectations for further rate cuts, starting at its next meeting.

New tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered furniture in the U.S. are expected to impact the home improvement industry.

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump celebrating the Gaza peace deal while targeting political enemies at home and the government shutdown . ...

A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered Friday, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China.

The prize will be announced Monday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 a.m. EDT.