Why Your Electric Bill Just Skyrocketed
From Texas to California, Americans are facing shocking increases in electricity prices—driven by heat, gas costs, and aging infrastructure.
Economy, U.S. News
Economy
Business, Economy
Starbucks Sales Rise—but Profits Plummet 85%
Starbucks saw a 1% increase in same-store sales thanks to seasonal drinks and new menu items, but net income dropped 85% due to restructuring costs from store closures and layoffs.
Business, Economy
Boeing Posts Wider Loss Despite 737 Max Production Gains
Boeing reported a deeper quarterly loss driven by 777X delays, though 737 Max production and deliveries showed strong improvement in Q3 2025.
Economy, Politics
Trump, South Korea Strike $350B Trade Deal with 15% Tariff Cut
South Korea agrees to invest $350 billion in the U.S. in exchange for reduced tariffs of 15%, marking a major breakthrough in U.S.-Korea trade talks during Trump’s APEC visit.
Business, Economy
Mercedes Profit Plunges 31%—But $2B Buyback Stuns Markets
Despite a 31% profit drop in Q3 2025 driven by weak China sales, Mercedes-Benz maintains its annual forecast and announces a $2 billion share buyback.
Business, Economy
Fed Halts Balance Sheet Shrink—What It Means for Your Money
The Federal Reserve will stop shrinking its $7.4 trillion balance sheet in December 2025, responding to signs of liquidity stress in short-term funding markets.
Business, Economy
Fed Cuts Rates Again—But December Move Is Far From Certain
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates but warned that further cuts aren’t guaranteed, citing labor market risks and data gaps from the government shutdown.
Business, Economy
Fed Cuts Rates: What It Means for Your Wallet
The Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut brings modest relief to borrowers—but savers may see lower returns. Here’s what it means for your finances.
Economy, U.S. News
Museum Worker Happiness Rises, But Burnout Crisis Looms
A new survey shows rising happiness among museum staff, but this positive trend is overshadowed by a deepening crisis of burnout, low wages, and political pressure.
Economy, Politics
GOP Senators Pressure Vance to Block Argentine Beef Plan
Republican senators confronted Vice President J.D. Vance over a White House plan to increase beef imports from Argentina, warning it would devastate American ranchers and rural economies.