Michaels hiring 15K holiday employees ahead of busy retail season
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inflation Reduction Act: Biden signs massive climate and health care bill
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
‘Rich’ people reportedly head to Applebees, IHOP during high inflation
“We perform well during tough times like this,” said parent company Dine Brands chief executive John Peyton told the Post on how inflation has impacted its business.
“We perform well during tough times like this,” said parent company Dine Brands chief executive John Peyton told the Post on how inflation has impacted its business.
US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
July jobs breakdown: Which industries hired the most workers last month?
Hiring at bars and restaurants bolstered July job growth.
Hiring at bars and restaurants bolstered July job growth.
ON THE HILL: Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen discusses Inflation Reduction Act
In case you missed it Sunday morning, FOX 5's "On the Hill" program hosted Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen from Capitol Hill to talk about Senate negotiations over the Inflation Reduction Act.
In case you missed it Sunday morning, FOX 5's "On the Hill" program hosted Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen from Capitol Hill to talk about Senate negotiations over the Inflation Reduction Act.
US added surprising 528K jobs in July despite inflation, recession fears
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
OPEC, allies agree to boost oil production by slower pace than previous months
As a result, experts said the amount of oil on the market might not keep up with demand, so high oil prices may persist for some time.
As a result, experts said the amount of oil on the market might not keep up with demand, so high oil prices may persist for some time.
Beef prices set to surge further as farmers sell off cattle herds
More breeding stock is being sent to the sale barn amid soaring input costs and drought conditions
More breeding stock is being sent to the sale barn amid soaring input costs and drought conditions
How to recession-proof your life
If you think a recession could destabilize your finances, here are some things you can do to prepare.
If you think a recession could destabilize your finances, here are some things you can do to prepare.
Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.