U.S. unexpectedly adds 130,000 jobs in January after a weak 2025 U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December. Annual revisions show that job growth last year was far weaker than initially reported. Scott Horsley
How much power does the Fed chair really have? On paper, the Fed chair is just one vote among many. In practice, the job carries far more influence. We analyze what gives the Fed chair power. Greg Rosalsky
As pennies disappear, Washington must address how retailers make change When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the change. In Washington, lawmakers are trying to come up with a uniform approach for merchants that is easy to understand for consumers. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Small businesses are getting help paying tariffs -- at a high cost How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are barely regulated and can turn into trip wires. Scott Horsley
The housing crisis is forcing buyers to choose between affordability or safety Many buyers are now forced to choose between affordability and safety, as much of the cheapest property can be found in areas with higher risk of natural disaster.
The cost of this year's Super Bowl snacks While millions of fans will be watching the Super Bowl, others will be more focused on the bowls of chips and dip.
What a recent executive order from Trump means for housing costs President Trump recently signed an executive order targeting large institutional investors that buy up homes. But in some circumstances, those large investors have led to more housing affordability. Nick Fountain
The great data center space race includes a small company in Redmond Elon Musk wants to put AI data centers in orbit. A company in Redmond beat him to it. Joshua McNichols
Trump grants tariff breaks to 'politically connected' companies, Senate Dems say The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen. Maria Aspan
PepsiCo will cut prices on Lay's, Cheetos by as much as 15% The food giant is among many big brands worried as shoppers pull back on snack budgets after years of stubborn inflation. Alina Selyukh