Washington Post hit with class-action lawsuit alleging it used a decade of reader data to set higher subscription prices for its most loyal readers
Growing awareness of "surveillance pricing" lands a prominent defendant
Wholesale inflation hit a 4-year high, and that’s working its way towards consumers' wallets
Jobless claims hit a 4-month high, and traders rebuilt rate-hike bets even with strikes paused
Inflation hit a three-year high in May, and energy did almost all of it
No relief in sight as Middle East troubles drag on
Home sales surge to the year’s fastest pace as mortgage rates climb back above 6.5 percent
Against every macro headwind, the housing market staged a small rebellion in May. Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose 3.2 percent from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units, the fastest pace since December and a 3.2 percent gain from May
Social Security, Medicare face earlier depletion dates and growing long‑term shortfalls, trustees warn
The problem has been recognized for decades but leak of leadership delays action
Vermont moves to protect survivors from coerced debt
Vermont becomes the ninth state to enact specific protections against coerced debt, a growing form of economic abuse
DoorDash, Instacart face FTC scrutiny over hidden delivery fees
The move follows a $60 million settlement with Instacart over allegations involving misleading “free delivery” claims and undisclosed fees