Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

Payless liquidation sales started Sunday. Payless hours today vary by location. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the giant’s bargain bonanza.

Weak retail sales capped disappointing economic data in recent weeks, including layoffs and lower consumer confidence. Do they signal a slowdown?

In his State of the Union, Trump said the middle class can become “more prosperous than ever.” While some of his policies helped, others may hurt.

Trump Is likely to tout the strong economy at Tuesday’s State of the Union. But while his tax cuts boosted growth, they swelled the deficit.

Employers added 304,000 jobs in January, the 100th straight month of gains. Economists expected 165,000. Government shutdown was set to have modest impact

Most Americans can’t afford $1000 emergency expense, new survey shows. It belies Commerce Sec. Ross’s remarks that federal workers can just get a loan

China, other Asian countries, are gaining on US as world’s largest economy, a report says. The reshuffling Is partly behind US trade war with China

Powell: The Fed could cut forecast from two rate hikes this year. The Fed chief reiterated his remarks last week that the central bank will be patient

Fitch ratings fears the government shutdown could lead to a debt ceiling standoff, prompting a credit rating downgrade. Here’s the potential impact.