The dollar is surging. This is who gets helped - and hurt - by its newfound strength The U.S. dollar is the strongest it has been in 20 years. As it strengthens, other currencies — like the pound — weaken. That's good news for U.S. consumers and importers but bad news for others. David Gura
Seattle’s the coolest (metro housing market) Seattle has the fastest-cooling housing market in the country, according to real estate company Redfin. And rising interest rates could mean even more of a downturn. Seattle Times reporter Heidi Groover will tell us more. Vaughan Jones
Bonds are down. That's hurting retirees and people trying to save for college Investors are getting hit with a double whammy: stocks AND bonds are down. That's hurting retirees and people trying to save for college. Chris Arnold
Stock markets drop as Wall Street takes a gloomy view of the economy The Dow fell more than 500 points in morning trading on Friday to a low not seen for nearly two years.
Power outages and problems accessing fuel force Puerto Rico grocery stores to close A growing number of businesses are temporarily closing across the island as power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona drag on, sparking concern about the availability of fuel and basic goods. The Associated Press
Your beer needs carbon dioxide, but the price skyrocketed over the summer The gas brings the bubbles to your beer. But brewers now face a carbon dioxide shortage — and the risk of production cuts and price hikes. Bill Chappell
Workers are changing jobs and getting raises, and still struggling financially It should be good news for Americans: a new poll shows almost everyone is getting a raise and they're not having to stick it out in jobs they hate. But for many the financial struggle continues. Stacey Vanek Smith
McDonald's reopens in Ukraine, feeding customers' nostalgia — and future hopes All of the chain's 100-plus locations in Ukraine closed after Russia invaded in February. Three reopened in Kyiv this week, for delivery only. "It's a nice gift from McDonald's," one customer says. Julian Hayda
Home prices see biggest drop in 9 years, thanks to higher mortgage rates The super-heated housing market is cooling off. Home prices have fallen about 6% since their peak in June. The pace of sales also fell for the 7th straight month. Chris Arnold
