One chart shows how the Fed’s campaign against inflation has made borrowing much more expensive in the U.S.
Author: Jim Sergent, USA TODAY
Inflation? Recession? How Fed rate hikes and economy’s outlook compares with soft landings of past
The next Fed meeting begins Tuesday, and the committee is expected to raise interest rates again. Two other eras may offer clues to outcomes.
What did Roe v. Wade actually say? The landmark abortion rights ruling, explained
The abortion debate is no less emotional and divisive since the Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade, which marks its 50th anniversary Sunday.
Why I doubled down on I Bonds to protect my sons’ inheritance from inflation
With record-high inflation and turmoil in the stock market, I’ve turned to the Treasury’s currently high-yielding option.
These Senate, House races will determine Congress’ balance of power: A visual breakdown
With Congress as narrowly divided as it has been in two decades, a few closely contested races in the Senate and House could tip the balance of power.
Want to protect your money from inflation? At 6.89%, I Bonds still a good deal.
The inflation-protected bonds are down from their record highs, but they remain one of the highest-paying safe options for savers.
After Fed’s rate hike announcement, past increases hint at how stock market will react
Stock market’s reactions were eerily similar when the Fed increased interest rates in September and November.
As midterms loom, what’s shaping undecided voters’ opinions in 5 charts
Just days before voters officially voice their opinions in the midterm election, a USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll suggests a shift to the right
Inflation and Thanksgiving: Expect to pay 20% more for turkey and all the trimmings
Inflation report and shopper surveys show double-digit increases for many dishes that make up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
How the pandemic and war reshuffled the prices Americans are paying
From the gas station to the Thanksgiving dinner table, Americans are experiencing the biggest price increases in four decades.