Economy
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady in Warsh's first meeting as chair
Wholesale business inflation was over 6% in May and overall consumer inflation was over 4%, stemming from the economic pressure of the war in Iran.
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With sales dropping, Pizza Hut restaurant chain to be sold in $2.7 billion deal
The chain has long struggled to be viable among growing competition from delivery options. While Yum Brands' global sales grew 5% last year, Pizza Hut's sales dropped 2%.
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Trump turns on USMCA: Trade tensions, deficits bring North American trade pact to the brink
President Trump signals he will let the USMCA lapse into annual reviews rather than renew it by July 1, setting up years of renegotiation with Canada and Mexico amid escalating trade tensions.
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Tin can crisis: America’s dinner table affordability hinges on tinplate cans
With most of the country still in the thick of winter, canned goods are important for cooking nutritious stews, chili and other staples during cold temperatures.
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GDP increases by 1.4% in fourth quarter, below estimates
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.2% pace overall in 2025, down from 2.8% in 2024
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Barron Trump among partners launching new beverage company
The company has raised roughly $1 million in seed funding from private investors and is planning its consumer debut in spring 2026
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Love may be priceless, Valentine’s Day isn’t
Dinner reservations, quick getaways, and traditional gifts may look similar across the commonwealth. The final totals, however, often vary depending on where couples spend.
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Trump admin notches Taiwan trade deal: USTR
While Taiwan will eliminate nearly all of its tariffs on American imports, the U.S. will lower its tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15%.
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Consumer prices increased 2.4% annually in January, less than expected
The rate was slower than forecast and down from the 2.7% the annualized rate in December,
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US economy added 130,000 jobs in January, exceeding Wall Street expectations
The Dow Jones consensus estimate was that 55,000 jobs would be added.
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Dow Jones clears 50,000 for the first time
The other major indices, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, were up 1.75% and 1.87%, respectively.
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Job openings hit lowest since 2020, down by nearly 1 million in 2025: BLS
Job openings hit 6.5 million in December
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Trump trade advisor: Congress undermining WH agenda by reviving loophole
He further called the "de mininis" loophole a "deep swamp scam" and highlighted that Trump himself quickly ended the loophole upon his return to the White House.