Oil prices fell on Monday after reaching a five-month high, as investors booked profits following a recent rise in prices. US President Donald Trump’s decision to ease some sanctions and tariffs on Russia also weighed on prices, as it could allow more Russian fuel to enter the global market. Oil prices fall as Trump eases … Read more
Wetlands don’t often get second chances, but Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin did. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources describes its history as a change from wetland to wasteland and back again. The marsh now covers about 32,000 acres, and huge flocks of geese stop there each fall. It was the result of decades of work … Read more
US chip stocks fell on Thursday as concerns over inflation and rising debt costs increased. Investors worried that higher inflation could lead to expensive borrowing, especially for companies spending heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The concerns deepened the ongoing sell-off in chip stocks. Chip stocks fall as AI debt concerns and competition weigh on … Read more
US Treasury yields fell on Thursday as investors moved towards safer investments. Treasury prices rose as investors sold some technology stocks and moved their money into US government bonds. Investors were also waiting for more economic data, including inflation figures, to understand the direction of the US economy. US Treasury yields fall as investors await … Read more
US stock futures fell on Wednesday as inflation in September was higher than expected. Investors were worried that rising prices could remain a problem for the US economy. Treasury yields also went up, putting pressure on the stock market. US stock futures fall as inflation rises to 3.7% and Treasury yields climb. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo) … Read more
Mortgage rates have been rising across much of the US, but not everywhere. The national average for a 30-year mortgage has reached recent highs in recent months. A new WalletHub report found that mortgage rates actually fell in 13 states between the first and second quarters of 2026. This means some homebuyers saw borrowing costs … Read more
Global stock markets were mostly higher on Tuesday, while US stock futures also gained. The move came after Wall Street stocks closed near record levels in the previous session. Investors are watching oil prices, Treasury yields and the latest signals on the US economy as they assess the outlook for stocks. Global stocks rise as … Read more
Xavier Nungaray has been identified as the student who fell and died at the Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles on Wednesday, September 30. Nungaray fell from the fourth floor balcony of the school. Xavier Nungaray’s parent started a GoFundMe after his death from the fall at Franklin High School. (GoFundMe) A horrifying … Read more
New applications for US unemployment benefits fell last week, showing that layoffs remain low despite rising costs and economic uncertainty. The latest data suggest that the US labour market is still stable, even as companies remain careful about hiring new workers, according to a report from the US Labor Department. US jobless claims stay below … Read more
Update: A deadly shooting investigation is underway near Kailua Fall Festival in Hawaii after Honolulu police confirmed an active murder investigation near a Target store in Kailua on Saturday night. Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area as officers continue working at the scene. Witnesses reported gunfire after an alleged fight at the … Read more