Food banks in America experience surging demand: 'No sign of it slowing down any time soon'
High gas prices plus supply-chain shortages and long-term pandemic effects are impacting food banks nationwide.
How to recession-proof your life
If you think a recession could destabilize your finances, here are some things you can do to prepare.
Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
Are we in a recession? The definition of recession explained
Is the U.S. headed for a recession? It depends on who you ask.
What's in, and out, of Democrats' climate, health care and inflation bill
Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.
Recession fears rise after US economy shrinks for second straight quarter
The latest figures are raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession.
Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
Fed hikes interest rate by 0.75 percentage points in bid to curb inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation.
US new home sales drop to lowest level in 2 years
New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.
Used cars costing consumers $10,000 more than 'normal' as inflation rages
It's a bad time for consumers looking to buy a used car.
Milwaukee gas prices hover around $4: 'unpredictable' says AAA
The national average for gas is about $4.52, but FOX6 found a few gas stations under $4 in the Milwaukee area. AAA says gas prices are unpredictable.
Inflation hits wedding industry, caterers hard
The wedding industry and caterers are having to adjust to the highest inflation in 40 years amid what a study by The Knot predicts to be a busy year.
US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
Costco raises prices on food court soft drinks, chicken bake
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
'We've done something about it': Biden touts rule which aims to rescue pensions for millions
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
Milwaukee apartment hunters face higher deposits, rent amid low inventory
Looking for an apartment? Good luck. You may need it. Rising rent and low vacancy mean some tenants in Greater Milwaukee are finding they can’t compete for units or afford to keep up the search.
After mass layoffs, Netflix to add cheaper ad-supported tier to streaming service
In the first quarter of 2022, Netflix reported a loss of 200,000 subscribers, its first decline in over a decade.