Gallup: More than half of U.S. workers are ‘quiet quitting’
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.
EXPLAINER: How the strong U.S. dollar can affect everyone
After rising again Friday, the dollar is near its highest level in more than two decades against a key index measuring six major currencies, including the euro and Japanese yen.
Rise in rideshare costs hurting DC restaurants
As restaurants continue to try to stay alive post-pandemic, managers in D.C. say the cost of food isn't the only thing hurting their businesses.
Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike, Biden says
The tentative railway labor agreement averted a nationwide strike that could have been devastating to the economy.
President Biden's statement on tentative railway labor agreement
President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections.
Union members reject deal 2 days before deadline to avoid massive rail strike
A potential strike could impact shipments of everything from clothes to cars, hurting businesses nationwide as they deal with ongoing supply chain problems. The deadline to avoid a strike is Friday.
Dow falls 1,250 as inflation maintains grip on US economy
Many of the data points within the inflation report were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy pri
Inflation falls for 2nd consecutive month on lower gas prices
Inflation has driven up the costs of families’ grocery bills, rents, and utility costs, placing hardships on households and increasing gloom about the economy despite job growth and low unemployment.
Massive rail strike could mean more supply chain issues
A possible worker strike would threaten the U.S. economy with an estimated cost of $2 billion per day.
Is inflation cooling off? It depends where you live
Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.
Michaels hiring 15K holiday employees ahead of busy retail season
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
US hiring slowed in August as employers face high inflation, sluggish spending
The economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close stores, lay off workers in attempt to reverse losses
Bed Bath & Beyond says that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.
Consumer prices rise to 6.3% in July as inflation begins to ease a bit
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
Steak prices decline on waning demand
The cost of steak is on the decline while ground beef prices remain elevated as consumers adjust their protein preferences to escape soaring inflation.
FedEx Ground contractors demand inflation help to prevent delivery collapse: ‘Enormous financial stress’
Route Consultant founder reveals 100% of FedEx Ground drivers are contractors, not employees.
Massive rent hikes may finally be coming to an end, economist says
Rent prices are still at an all-time high for many tenants, but data shows asking rent prices have begun to slow.
ON THE HILL: Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg talks Inflation Reduction Act, transportation issues in DMV
In case you missed it Sunday morning, FOX 5's "On the Hill" program sat down with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for a one-on-one interview to talk about topics including the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and what it means for consumers, transportation projects happening across the DMV, and the efforts to resolve “soul crushing” traffic across the area.
Lowe’s to pay $55 million in bonuses for hourly frontline workers amid high inflation
Lowe’s gave seven similar bonuses after the pandemic began in 2020 and 2021.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.