USDA credits Trump trade deals as agricultural deficit shrinks, farm sector gains ground Economy March 15, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a trade forecast showing the farm trade gap narrowing significantly during fiscal…
Mortgage rates tick higher to 6% Economy March 14, 2026 Mortgage rates ticked higher to 6% this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market…
US layoff announcements ease in February after elevated cuts in prior month Economy March 13, 2026 Layoffs eased in February as new data showed that U.S. employers announced fewer job cuts last month after they were elevated…
Americans tap retirement funds at record rates as mounting financial stress takes toll Economy March 12, 2026 A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new…
Target set to open its 2,000th store, plans to open hundreds more in next decade Economy March 11, 2026 Target announced on Thursday it will open its 2,000th store this month in North Carolina as part of an expansion…
US economy shed 92,000 jobs in February, well below expectations Economy March 10, 2026 The U.S. economy shed jobs unexpectedly in February as employers pulled back to start 2026 amid economic uncertainty. What are…