One chart shows how the Fed’s campaign against inflation has made borrowing much more expensive in the U.S.
Author: Jim Sergent, USA TODAY
Inflation? Recession? How Fed rate hikes and economy’s outlook compares with soft landings of past
The next Fed meeting begins Tuesday, and the committee is expected to raise interest rates again. Two other eras may offer clues to outcomes.
What did Roe v. Wade actually say? The landmark abortion rights ruling, explained
The abortion debate is no less emotional and divisive since the Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade, which marks its 50th anniversary Sunday.
Why I doubled down on I Bonds to protect my sons’ inheritance from inflation
With record-high inflation and turmoil in the stock market, I’ve turned to the Treasury’s currently high-yielding option.
After Fed’s rate hike announcement, past increases hint at how stock market will react
Stock market’s reactions were eerily similar when the Fed increased interest rates in September and November.
Inflation and Thanksgiving: Expect to pay 20% more for turkey and all the trimmings
Inflation report and shopper surveys show double-digit increases for many dishes that make up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
How the pandemic and war reshuffled the prices Americans are paying
From the gas station to the Thanksgiving dinner table, Americans are experiencing the biggest price increases in four decades.
NFL’s path to top jobs still narrow, lengthy for coaches of color
A USA TODAY analysis shows that opportunities for NFL coaches of color are limited by lower-level jobs that don’t often lead to top positions.
Albert Pujols hits historic 700th home run with just 11 games left in career
St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols needed two home runs entering Friday night’s game. He hit both in his first three at-bats against the Dodgers.
Alabama’s the preseason No. 1. History says it probably won’t end up there.
The 3 decades of preseason rankings suggest Crimson Tide fans should be wary of yet another No. 1 in the initial 2022 coaches poll.