President Donald Trump delivered a nearly two-hour State of the Union address on Tuesday, focusing largely on the economy that he declared was set to boom. The president delivered the signature annual address as he sees his poll numbers on the economy plummet ahead of the 2026 midterms, which loom less than nine months away….
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., attends the ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the firm’s new headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, in New York City, U.S., October 21, 2025. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank is taking steps to address the impact of artificial intelligence…
More companies are leaning into “peanut butter” pay increases this year, according to Payscale’s Pay Increase Preview Report. The term refers to across-the board raises “that are even and spread thinly, like peanut butter would be on a sandwich,” according to career coach Colleen Paulson. About half — 48% — of surveyed organizations said that…
Engineering majors earn some of the highest salaries right after college — and they’re still near the top years later. That’s according to the latest findings from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, based on 2024 U.S. Census data, the most recent available. The analysis breaks down annual earnings for college graduates by major…
A “Now Hiring” sign is seen at an AutoZone on Feb. 11, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images With the upheaval of the Covid pandemic came opportunity, as a shift in the labor market gave workers unprecedented opportunities for mobility and a chance to climb the pay scale. The “great resignation,” as…
Low angle view of tall buildings in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing diverse architectural styles George Pachantouris | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s Nikkei 225 on Thursday hit 58,000 for the first time in history, extending its post-election rally to fresh highs, fueled by renewed confidence in domestic politics and the ruling administration’s economic agenda. The Topix…
Guests shop Target Black Friday Deals and Taylor Swift Exclusive Products on November 29, 2024 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dave Kotinsky | Getty Images Target said Monday that it’s stepping up store staffing, but eliminating about 500 jobs in distribution centers and regional offices as it tries to win back shoppers who have complained…
The U.S. labor market barely budged in January, with hiring below even muted expectations, according to a report Wednesday from payrolls processing firm ADP. Private companies added just 22,000 positions for the month and the number would have been negative had it not been for a surge of 74,000 hires in the education and health…
The gap between the best and worse off Americans is growing — and economists don’t see an end in sight. The “K-shaped” economy has been top of mind for consumers, corporate leaders, policymakers and investors since the Covid pandemic drastically reshaped Americans’ financial habits almost six years ago. Economists now warn that this two-speed economic…
A view of the snow covered streets as heavy snowfall blanketed Washington, D.C. on Jan. 26, 2026. Celal Gunes | Anadolu | Getty Images The U.S. government is on the brink of a partial shutdown beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET Saturday in large part because of a second recent killing of a U.S. citizen by…
