Federal appeals court refuses to reconsider ruling on Louisiana’s congressional map

A federal appeals court refused Friday to reconsider its ruling, meaning the Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to enact a new congressional map after a lower court found that the current political boundaries dilute the power of the state’s Black voters.

Mortgage rates dip below 7% for the first time in months  

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped below 7% to its lowest level since...

US unemployment applications fall again as labor market continues to thrive 

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite high interest rates and elevated costs.

See how many rate cuts the Fed is projecting for next year

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight...

Will 2024 bring interest rate cuts? Fed may shed some light today 

Will the Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate sometime next year—and, if so, by how much?

What small businesses need to know about new regulations going into 2024 

Regulations are a double-edged sword. They’re created to improve business dealings, discourage unfair or illegal business activity, and protect workers. But, for small business owners, they often mean more red tape, higher costs and possible penalties for failing to comply.

The Fed is leaving interest rates alone for now, but are cuts on the horizon? 

The Fed is leaving interest rates alone for now, but are cuts on the horizon? 

Check out which days may have the worst holiday traffic this month 

More Americans are expected to fly or drive far from home over Christmas than did last year, putting a cap on a busy year for travel.

How lowering mortgage rates could change the US housing market next year 

Several housing economists are projecting that mortgage rates will ease moderately next year, though the forecasts call for the average rate on a 30-year home loan to remain above 6%.

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures continuing to ease 

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure cooled last month, the latest sign that price pressures are waning in the face of high interest rates and moderating economic growth.