Economic Insights Blog

The volatility index jumped as stocks wobbled. Here's how market turbulence affects your retirement savings and what you can do about it.

Power companies across the U.S. are hiking rates just as households face 3.3% inflation. Your monthly utility bill could jump $30-50 this year.

United's CEO warns pilot shortages are pushing airline costs higher. Your vacation budget is about to feel the squeeze.

SpaceX's rapid growth creates thousands of high-paying space jobs as Boeing and Lockheed struggle. The shift reshapes entire aerospace careers.

Portland faces mounting challenges as housing costs climb and businesses weigh their options. The city's economic recovery looks different than most metros.

Rising geopolitical tensions are pushing oil prices higher, adding pressure to household budgets already stretched by inflation and high interest rates.

Field office shutdowns force retirees into months-long waits for disability claims and benefit appeals. The human cost keeps growing.

Major criminal cases create unexpected economic ripples, boosting legal employment and straining court budgets across communities nationwide.

Congressional gridlock threatens federal paychecks and economic stability. Here's how political uncertainty could hit your finances.

Digital records management is costing taxpayers millions while GDP growth stalls at 0.5%. Here's how government paperwork affects your wallet.