Business/Economy

Business & Economy

Diesel prices reach record territory, creating ripple effects throughout the economyScott Horsley

Diesel prices reach record territory, creating ripple effects throughout the economyScott Horsley

Cliff Williams September 18, 2026

Diesel prices soared to another record high today, averaging $6.44 a gallon. Trucking, farming, and flying is...

Stocks hit records as AI optimism grows, but bond markets tell a different storyRicky Mulvey

Stocks hit records as AI optimism grows, but bond markets tell a different storyRicky Mulvey

Cliff Williams September 18, 2026

The stock market is at record highs, largely thanks to tech stocks that are benefitting from investor...

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter percentage pointAlina Selyukh

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter percentage pointAlina Selyukh

Cliff Williams September 17, 2026

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years Wednesday.

Economist explains the Fed’s decision to raise interest ratesA Martínez

Economist explains the Fed’s decision to raise interest ratesA Martínez

Cliff Williams September 17, 2026

NPR’s A Martinez speaks with economist Claudia Sahm about why the Federal Reserve chose to raise interest...

What the Fed rate hike means for pocketbooks and politicsStephan Bisaha

What the Fed rate hike means for pocketbooks and politicsStephan Bisaha

Cliff Williams September 16, 2026

The Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates has broader political and economic implications, with affordability top...

Fed raises interest rates for first time in more than three yearsScott Horsley

Fed raises interest rates for first time in more than three yearsScott Horsley

Cliff Williams September 16, 2026

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates today Wednesday the first time in more than three years. The...

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates. What it means for consumers?Leila Fadel

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates. What it means for consumers?Leila Fadel

Cliff Williams September 16, 2026

Mark Zandi, chief economist with Moody’s Analytics, talks about the Federal Reserve’s expected decision to raise interest...

What happens if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are privatized?

What happens if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are privatized?

What happens if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are privatized?

Cliff Williams May 22, 2025

President Trump is considering making Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public. Unfortunately, this is another proposal that...