Job openings in the United States have fallen to a six-year low, as demand for restaurant workers remains amid concerns about trade, immigration and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI). Tuesday’s Job and Employment Survey (JOLTS), a monthly report issued by the United States Department of Labor, showed that job openings fell by 358,000 … Read more
Americans woke up to higher gas prices on Tuesday, and some experts warned that the global oil crisis could worsen as Yemen’s Houthi rebels join the war against Iran. On Tuesday morning, the average price of gas in the US was US $ 4.018 per gallon, according to AAA, which tracks gas prices nationwide. According … Read more
Mortgage rates are sitting at 6.38%, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac – up slightly from earlier this year, but still lower than last year (in January 2025, rates rose to a little over 7%). (You can see mortgage rates in your area herefrom our marketing partner Bankrate.) So what’s next for mortgage … Read more
Monday, March 30, 2026 10:14 am The world economy may face recession. (AP Photo/Mark Schifelbein) The world economy is headed for a “rare” recession in the middle of this year as a protracted war appears to be on the horizon amid the prospect of US troops moving into the Middle East. Economists have warned that … Read more
Open this photo in the gallery: A person looks at an electronic stock board showing a chart of Japan’s Nikkei index at a stock exchange Monday, March 23, 2026, in Tokyo.Eugene Hoshiko / The Associated Press The Iran war has caused turmoil across financial markets, leaving some investors and market makers reluctant to take risks, … Read more
Motorists will pay up to 26.3 cents on every liter of fuel they buy for three months, but some economists warn it could ultimately leave Australians worse off. Treasurer Jim Chalmers today marked the government’s decision to temporarily cut fuel tax to ease the cost of living, predicting it will reduce the cost of a … Read more