Employers have eased hiring, which has boosted the unemployment rate and increased the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting rates sooner. More

Michelin pledges a 'decent wage' for its employees. Rising stock and home prices is building a larger wage gap between generations. The US Department of Transportation is cracking down on steep passenger fees. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

Robust consumer spending supported by higher incomes pushes prices higher. Read Higher Rock's summary and analysis. More

The US economy decelerates by 1.6%, but growth in consumer spending fuels higher prices. Read key points and Higher Rock's summary. More