Amazon’s HQ2 drives home sales, prices higher in Va. While investors swoop in, some sellers are waiting, pushing up prices further for spring season.
Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
Young people, scrolling their friends’ Instagram feeds, feel pressure to overspend
The images on Facebook and Instagram feeds put pressure on millennials and others to spend more than they can afford.
How the trade war with China could hit you: Higher prices, lost jobs and falling stocks
Trump on Friday more than doubled a tariff on $200B in Chinese imports, escalating a trade war between the two countries. What does it mean for you.
Dow ends flat as Trump’s optimism on U.S.-China trade talks is dinged by looming deadline
The Dow Jones industrial average rebounded modestly amid sharp swings Tuesday as Trump voiced optimism on trade talks with China.
A growing share of women age 25-54 are working or looking for jobs. Here’s why
A growing share of women aged 25 to 54 are working or looking for jobs, outpacing the increase for men. More firms let women balance work and family.
Economy added 263,000 jobs in April, unemployment falls to 3.6%, new 50-year low
Employers added 263,000 jobs in April, the Labor Department said. Economists had estimated 190,000 payroll gains.
Cheaper online or at the store? Heading to a store may save money
Online prices are an even better deal for some items like PCs as deflation picked up or inflation slowed. But store prices are down more for toys.
Recession signal? Revenue of the smallest businesses dropped 3% in Q1
The sales of sole proprietorships and other firms with few employees fell in first quarter. Could their struggles be an early sign of recession?
Economy added solid 196,000 jobs in March, unemployment stays at 3.8%
The economy added 196,000 jobs in March. Economists expected 175,000 gains. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.8%.
In boon for many homeowners, the least expensive houses have risen sharply in price
The least expensive homes have seen the sharpest price increases. That’s been a boon for low and moderate income Americans struggling build wealth.