Nucor Steel Enters 2026 With Record Backlogs as 50% Tariffs Reshape American Manufacturing
Nucor's order backlog is up 40% year-over-year as doubled steel tariffs give domestic producers unprecedented pricing power. But consumers face higher costs.
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Electricity Prices to Climb Another 4.2% in 2026: What Rising Energy Costs Mean for Your Budget
Residential electricity rates are rising 4.2% in 2026, continuing a troubling trend that has seen costs climb 36% since 2020. Here's what's driving the increase and how to protect your budget.
Partial Government Shutdown Enters Second Day as House Delays Vote Until Monday
The partial government shutdown continues into Saturday as the House delays voting on a Senate-passed funding deal until Monday, leaving federal workers in limbo over the weekend.
Why 2026 Could Be the Year Wages Finally Outpace Home Prices
For the first time since the financial crisis, wages are projected to grow faster than home prices in 2026. Here's what the housing affordability shift means for buyers.
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Delayed Again: 1,000+ Businesses Line Up for Potential $130 Billion Refund
The Supreme Court delayed its decision on Trump's IEEPA tariffs again, leaving 1,000+ businesses waiting for potential refunds from $130 billion in duties collected. The ruling could reshape American trade policy.
China Manufacturing PMI Falls to 49.3 in January as Factory Activity Contracts Amid Seasonal Slowdown
China's official manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.3 in January 2026, slipping below the 50-point threshold into contraction as seasonal factors and weak demand weigh on factory activity.
Partial Government Shutdown Begins at Midnight as Senate Deal Awaits House Vote
A partial federal government shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday after funding lapsed for dozens of agencies. The Senate passed a bipartisan deal, but the House won't vote until Monday.
Workers Ages 60-63 Get Super Catch-Up: How SECURE 2.0's $11,250 Bonus Can Supercharge Your Retirement
SECURE 2.0's super catch-up provision lets workers ages 60-63 contribute an extra $11,250 to 401(k)s in 2026. Here's how to maximize this limited-time opportunity.
Student Loan Wage Garnishments Resume After Nearly Six-Year Pause: What 5 Million Borrowers Must Know
The federal government is garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers for the first time since March 2020. Here's what affected borrowers need to know.
US Auto Sales Expected to Slide 3.7% in January as Affordability Crisis Intensifies
New vehicle sales are projected to drop 3.7% in January as average transaction prices near $46,000 and affordability constraints push middle-class buyers out of the market.
Honeywell Accelerates Aerospace Spinoff to Q3 2026 After Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations
Honeywell moves up its aerospace division spinoff to Q3 2026 while reporting Q4 earnings above guidance, signaling confidence in its corporate restructuring strategy.
Exxon's Permian Basin Output Hits Record 1.8 Million Barrels: What It Means for US Energy Independence
ExxonMobil's Permian Basin production reached a record 1.8 million barrels per day in Q4 2025, driving the company's highest annual output in over 40 years.