US inflation ticks down in February but tariff concerns rise

U.S. inflation saw an incremental decrease in February, inching down to a 2.8% annual rate, below January's 3% level and a reading lower than most economists were expecting for the second month of the year.

Top Senate Democrat signals party support for spending bill to avert government shutdown

Top U.S. Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Thursday said he would vote to advance a Republican stopgap funding bill, signaling that his party would provide the votes to avert a government shutdown.

Trump uncorks threat of new 200% tariff on EU alcohol

Following a European Union announcement of new tariffs going into effect on April 1, President Donald Trump upped the ante Thursday, threatening an additional 200% tariff on EU wine and spirits.

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage edges higher, ending a 7-week slide

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged higher this week, ending a seven-week slide that helped ease borrowing costs for home shoppers just in time for the spring homebuying season.

Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach; some relief may come

Some relief may be on its way after egg prices reached a record high in February. The bird flu continues to run rampant while Easter and Passover approaches.