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Black voters were key to Biden’s 2020 win. Money woes make some question their support in 2024
Black voters overwhelmingly supported President Joe Biden in 2020, but some polls show their support now wavering.
March jobs report shows strong labor market with job gains in health care and government
As the American economy continues to outperform expectations, the March jobs report showed that employers added 303,00 positions for the month with an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
Fed declines to cut interest rates, saying it’s not clear inflation has slowed enough yet
The Fed said it is waiting until it “has gained greater confidence” that inflation is moving toward its 2% goal to begin cutting rates.
Know what an APR margin is? If you have credit card, it’s likely driving up your interest rate
APR margin rates have reached an all-time high, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
When will housing affordability improve? Spoiler alert: It will take some time
Inflation is slowing and job growth has surged, but housing costs are still high, partly because of high demand, low inventory and mortgage rates.
Fed keeps interest rates same, as expected, with changes likely months away
It was the fourth consecutive time the central bank has left the rate unchanged since September 2023.
December jobs report: Wages up, hiring steady as job market ends year strong
The health care industry continues to add jobs, in part because of the U.S.’s aging population.
States, Biden administration push efforts to aid renters, keep people housed
The scenery may be different from state to state but the housing landscape is much the same across the country: People are struggling to find a home they can afford.
Census Bureau’s proposed changes threaten to undercount people with disabilities, advocates say
The change could affect federal funding allocations and the decisions government agencies make about accessible housing, public transit, and civil rights enforcement.
The US avoided a recession in 2023. What’s the outlook for 2024?
Economists told States Newsroom that they don’t expect consumers to change their spending habits enough to hurt the economy in 2024.
Local leaders call for auto workers’ gains to spread to EV plants, Southern Black workers
Auto workers' tentative deals with the big three automakers include major wins such as a 25% rise in pay.
Borrowers weigh personal, professional options as student loan payments resume
Nearly 45 million Americans collectively owe more than $1.7 trillion in 2023 and have an average outstanding loan balance of less than $25,000, according to the Federal Reserve.