National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $36,212,978,908,050.01 as of 5/14/25
The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by President Biden and Congress.
Student loan delinquencies surge, sending credit scores plunging for borrowers
Student loan delinquencies have surged since a pause in reporting has concluded, with millions facing credit score declines, according to a New York Fed report.
WH announces $1.2T in economic commitment with Qatar, including significant Boeing order
The White House announced that President Donald Trump secured economic exchanges with Qatar worth $1.2 trillion, a figure which includes a historic order for Boeing airliners.
JPMorgan lowers recession probability after Trump's tariff truce with China
JPMorgan reduced its forecast for the chance of a recession this year after the U.S. and China temporarily lowered the higher tariffs they imposed.
White House slashes 'de minimis' tariffs on China to 54%
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump is slashing the "de minimis" tariff on cheap goods from China "from 120 percent to 54 percent."
Egg prices decline for first time in months amid avian flu outbreak
Egg prices declined in April for the first time in months, per the April consumer price index, as efforts to boost supplies via imports have helped mitigate a bird flu outbreak.
China criticizes US-UK trade deal, says it's 'basic principle' not to target other countries: report
China criticized the trade agreement reached between the U.S. and the U.K. last week as it could potentially push Chinese products out of British supply chains.
Tariffs on the auto industry could take a hit on car insurance rates
Getting behind the wheel is about to get more expensive, with tariffs poised to raise the price of car insurance by nearly 10% later this year.
Trump lobbies 'Too Late Powell' to cut interest rates
President Donald Trump repeated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as being "too late" in cutting interest rates, while inflation remains above the 2% target.
Latest inflation data is 'a huge sigh of relief' for Trump admin, US economy: Expert
'The Big Money Show' panel reacts to the consumer price index ticking slightly higher month-over-month, but hitting a new four-year low.
Trump says US moving past 'days of economic misery' on Middle East trip
President Donald Trump said his administration's economic agenda is moving the U.S. forward in a speech delivered in Saudi Arabia as he looks to attract investment from the Middle East.
Inflation ticked slightly higher in April as tariff impact looms
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest consumer price index report showed that inflation ticked slightly higher in April as tariffs begin to have an economic impact.
The 'next chapter' of US manufacturing jobs has arrived: Carrier Global CEO
Carrier Global CEO David Gitlin talks about the company's billion-dollar investment in U.S. manufacturing and macroeconomic expectations throughout 2025.
American CEOs Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Larry Fink join Trump at Saudi royal court
Business leaders including Elon Musk and Sam Altman are joining Donald Trump Tuesday in Saudi Arabia as the president is kicking off his Middle East visit.
Trump's Middle East trip aims to seal investments in US
President Donald Trump is traveling to the Middle East this week and will visit countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE in an effort to secure more investment in the U.S.
China removes ban on Boeing deliveries after deal with US to temporarily slash tariffs
China has removed its ban on airlines accepting Boeing planes after Beijing and Washington agreed to temporarily reduce the steep tariffs on one another.
Prescription drug prices still surging despite efforts by federal government
The cost of prescription drugs have risen rapidly despite policymakers pledging to fix the issue. They climbed nearly 40% since 2014, according to data from GoodRx.
India considering tariffs on US goods to counter Trump's levies
India is considering placing tariffs on some goods produced in the U.S. to counter the Trump administration's duties on steel and aluminum products.
Trump says China deal will open up market for US businesses
President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. and China will temporarily lower tariffs while they negotiate a new trade deal that will open up access China to U.S. businesses.
Apple considering iPhone price hikes this fall: report
Apple is reportedly mulling higher prices for iPhones released this fall and is weighing product updates that could be cited as causing the price hikes rather than tariffs.