Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

Millennials have been driving home sales the past few years but they’re doing so cautiously.

Employers added just 75,000 jobs in May. Economists had forecast 178,000 payroll gains

Rains that delayed planting in the Midwest compound the crisis for farmers already struggling with low prices and trade wars.

U.S. stocks ended higher after Fed chief remarks on rate cut and Mexico official’s optimism on developing trade dispute.

Bigger raises are starting to crimp corporate profit margins. Economists debate whether that will hurt stocks and the economy.

Tariffs on Mexican imports could affect prices of vegetables, cars TVs. A 5% tariff could rise to 25% if Mexico doesn’t halt illegal immigration.

More Americans are moving their cash to online banks to earn interest of 2% or more. But many feel more comfortable with a local branch

U.S. homebuyers are topping their spending limits because prices are still climbing and inventory remains relatively low.

Many Baby boomers are staying in the houses in which they raised their kids even when they become empty-nesters and retire

China’s announcement that it’s raising a tariffs on US imports to up to 25% poses a further threat to farmers, manufacturers and other businesses