American confidence in economy drops to four-year low, poll finds
American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties.
American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties.
Minnesota Memorial Day travel: Gas prices could hit $4.80 this summer
Memorial Day weekend is kicking off summer, but this year, drivers are facing some of the highest gas prices in years.
Memorial Day weekend is kicking off summer, but this year, drivers are facing some of the highest gas prices in years.
Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
Red Lobster to shutdown its oldest location after company's financial struggles
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Americans turning to installment plans to skip credit cards, live comfortably
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
How does unemployment work?
The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.
The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.
April had the 6th-highest gas prices in nearly 4 years
Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
Gas prices rise again amid Iran war, tax relief debated
Drivers across the United States are seeing another spike in gas prices amid the ongoing war in Iran. President Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax, but the impact would likely be minimal. Meanwhile, a separate debate is intensifying over Department of Homeland Security funding, where Republicans are close to advancing funding, but Democrats are holding out for broader reforms.
Drivers across the United States are seeing another spike in gas prices amid the ongoing war in Iran. President Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax, but the impact would likely be minimal. Meanwhile, a separate debate is intensifying over Department of Homeland Security funding, where Republicans are close to advancing funding, but Democrats are holding out for broader reforms.
Minneapolis Fed president discusses economic outlook
The Minneapolis Fed president spoke the economic outlook for the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
The Minneapolis Fed president spoke the economic outlook for the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 jobs in efforts to compete with Amazon
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
U.S. drought could increase prices
A drought throughout the U.S. could worsen already increasing prices, as the nation currently experiences the worst drought conditions in nearly 100 years. FOX 9’s Cody Matz explains how the conditions will affect the agriculture industry, and eventually your budget.
A drought throughout the U.S. could worsen already increasing prices, as the nation currently experiences the worst drought conditions in nearly 100 years. FOX 9’s Cody Matz explains how the conditions will affect the agriculture industry, and eventually your budget.
Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows
Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.
Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.
Hegseth defends Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget request
Military leaders, including Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, are defending the Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget request before Congress on Tuesday. Their testimony comes as inflation and gas prices continue to rise while the Iran war remains unresolved. FOX's Rebekah Castor has the latest.
Military leaders, including Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, are defending the Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget request before Congress on Tuesday. Their testimony comes as inflation and gas prices continue to rise while the Iran war remains unresolved. FOX's Rebekah Castor has the latest.
Saudi Aramco CEO warns oil markets may not recover until 2027 due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply amid the Iran war's disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply amid the Iran war's disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping.
CPI report: April inflation jumped at fastest rate in three years
As the war in Iran carries on, prices rose for Americans in April at the fastest rate since May 2023.
As the war in Iran carries on, prices rose for Americans in April at the fastest rate since May 2023.
Trump tariff refunds begin: Businesses await relief
Months after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's chief economic policy, reimbursement checks are being issued to businesses. The Trump administration and Customs and Border Protection are starting to issue $127 billion, plus interest, in tariff refunds.
Months after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's chief economic policy, reimbursement checks are being issued to businesses. The Trump administration and Customs and Border Protection are starting to issue $127 billion, plus interest, in tariff refunds.
These cities rank as the best places to start a career in 2026, according to data
For young professionals searching for a job in a crowded market, finding an opportunity may come down to the zip code you're in, which might improve your odds of securing a job based on a recent report.
For young professionals searching for a job in a crowded market, finding an opportunity may come down to the zip code you're in, which might improve your odds of securing a job based on a recent report.