July job losses were concentrated in local government education, leisure and hospitality, retail, and financial services. At the same time, high housing costs are becoming a recruiting problem for employers, leading some school districts to develop affordable housing for teachers.

About $875 billion in commercial and multifamily mortgages are scheduled to mature in 2026. Higher borrowing costs could make refinancing difficult for some property owners, with potential consequences for banks, investors, local economies and credit markets.

Higher oil and diesel prices are increasing transportation costs as the Iran conflict continues to disrupt energy markets. Here's how rising fuel expenses can move through supply chains and eventually affect groceries, deliveries and household budgets.

The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July as earlier payroll estimates were revised sharply lower, changing expectations for the Federal Reserve’s September rate decision. Here’s what weaker hiring could mean for interest rates, mortgages and household finances.

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A newly released ALICE report found that 39% of Maryland households are living in poverty or earning too little to consistently afford housing, food, child care, transportation and other necessities.

Despite the positive financial results, executives across the banking sector continued to emphasize that inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and changing interest rate expectations remain key risks that could influence economic conditions in the months ahead.

While headline employment numbers remain relatively stable, an estimated two million Americans continue experiencing long-term unemployment.

Inflation eased slightly in June, but the United States continues to experience the highest inflation rate among G7 nations.