Americans’ Financial Insecurity Is at a Record, Survey Says

An annual Northwestern Mutual survey finds financial discipline has gone down amid higher costs. Feelings of financial insecurity among Americans have reached their highest point in at least a decade. A third of American adults in Northwestern Mutual’s 2024 Planning...

China EV Makers Woo Buyers With In-Car Beds, Kitchens and Drones

Major automakers look to high-tech features beyond drivability Country’s cut-throat industry has had sluggish start to year In China, electric vehicles with built-in fridges and even in-car karaoke systems are considered passé. Instead, carmakers are turning to...

Chinese Buying Set the Stage for Gold’s Latest Record Run

Chinese consumers and central banks have bolstered gold market Timing of Fed pivot to cutting rates remains key gold driver This week’s gold rush may have been triggered by bets on the US Federal Reserve’s long-anticipated pivot to looser monetary policy, but the...

Congress Passes $460 Billion Funding Deal, Avoiding Shutdown

Conservatives irate over lack of major spending cuts in bill Remaining parts of the government now face March 23 deadline The US Senate approved a $460 billion funding package, sending it to President Joe Biden in time to sign before a looming Saturday partial...

Venezuela’s Vice President Rejects Private Deflation Report

Central bank posted lowest monthly CPI in almost 12 years The country is experiencing gradual economic recovery, VP says Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday rejected the findings of an opposition-led research group that showed consumer prices slipped...