Emma Ockerman

The US economy added 57,000 jobs last month, fewer than economists had anticipated, government data shows. The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.2%, its lowest level in a year.

June's gain of 57,000 jobs failed to meet economists' expectations, with payroll growth cooling after months of growth.

Consumers fear price increases aren't abating anytime soon. Median inflation expectations for the year ahead rose in June to 3.7%, according

Software developer job postings have picked up since the introduction of Claude Code in early 2025, according to an analysis from the Indeed Hiring Lab.

Households in the top 10% income bracket drop nearly as much money on discretionary items — the stuff that doesn't include necessities like housing

High grocery prices are creating downstream financial troubles for more Americans.

As market watchers anticipate consumer inflation data for June, economists are predicting that price growth might have cooled — albeit from an already high level — as drivers saw some relief at the pump.

Growth in consumer prices cooled more than expected in June — albeit from an already high level — as drivers saw some relief at the pump.

Consumer price growth cooled more than expected in June — albeit from an already high level — as drivers saw some relief at the pump.

Whether paying for a night out or working just to fill the fridge, consumers are undoubtedly having trouble escaping rising prices.