Fed Chair Powell notes ‘highly uncertain’ Ukraine impact, but says rate hikes are still coming
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell still sees rate hikes coming but noted that the Russia-Ukraine war has injected uncertainty into the outlook.
Weak mortgage demand could get a big boost as Ukraine crisis causes interest rates to drop sharply
Mortgage demand fell last week as rates rose, but that may all change this week as rates drop again, and sharply.
Jobless claims total 215,000, fewer than expected; productivity rises 6.6%
Initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 215,000, the lowest total since the beginning of the year.
Retailers start to warn of business impact from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Some retailers, including Victoria's Secret, are warning about business impacts from the Ukraine crisis. Others, like Nike, have suspended operations in Russia.
February jobs report expected to show strong labor market continuing with solid wage gains
The economy was likely to have added jobs at a healthy pace in February and wages gains were strong.
How to score a tax write-off for 2021 donations to charity if you don’t itemize deductions
Single taxpayers can claim a tax write-off for cash gifts up to $300 and married couples filing together may get up to $600 in 2021....
The 10 stock and bond funds with the biggest Russia exposure
A handful of stock and bond funds have above-average exposure to Russia. Some have taken big hits due to Western sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's...
Kevin O’Leary: Consider this factor first when deciding to buy or lease a car
If you're in the market for a new vehicle, one of the biggest decisions you'll need to make is whether to lease it or buy...
New IRS rule offers higher penalty-free withdrawals for early retirees
If you're retiring early, you may now access larger penalty-free withdrawals with substantially equal periodic payments. Here's what to know.