April home sales dip in Greensboro
Home sales have dipped across the country, region and Triad due to a variety of factors including interest rates, construction costs, and changing demographics.
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3 ways to protect your money if the U.S. defaults on its debt
From social security payments to interest rates, a lot hinges on a debt-ceiling deal. Personal finance experts say you should prepare for a possible debt default as you would a recession.
A dilemma for dozens of countries: Fund your schools and hospitals or pay your debt
There's a looming debt crisis in many lower income countries. Low interest rates a few years back started the cycle. Then came a series of once in a generation shocks. Is there a solution?
The Fed raises interest rates again in what could be its final attack on inflation
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday in an effort to curb persistent inflation. It was the tenth rate hike in 14 months, and possibly the last for a while.
Inflation eased in March but prices are still climbing too fast to get comfortable
Consumer prices in March were up 5% from a year ago. While inflation has eased from a four-decade high last summer, prices are still rising faster than the Federal Reserve would like.
Getting a measly interest rate on your savings? Here's how to score a better deal
Many big banks offer shockingly low interest rates on savings accounts. Moving your money to a smaller institution could bring better returns.
Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy – and it's kind of puzzling
Americans began the new year with a spending spree, but businesses are not sure how long it can last. There's a lot riding on the answer, since consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy.
The Fed raises interest rates by only a quarter-point after inflation drops
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter-percentage point as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. Price hikes have begun to ease, but the Fed says inflation is not yet tamed.
The U.S. economy ended 2022 on a high note. This year is looking different
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9% in the final three months of last year — a surprisingly strong finish. But growth is expected to slow in 2023, and possibly even reverse.
A recession might be coming. Here's what it could look like
From a mild recession to a so-called hard landing, we sift through the wild array of recession predictions.