As inflation cools, estimate for 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment goes down
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.7% next year, according to a new estimate based on government inflation data released on Thursday.
Here’s the inflation breakdown for June 2024 — in one chart
The annual inflation rate declined again in June 2024, as measured by the consumer price index. Consumers have seen relief for staples such as food and gas.
Biden ‘needs to drop out’ campaign official says, more Democrats in Congress agree
President Joe Biden has refused to quit his campaign for a second term, but his debate performance against Donald Trump continues fueling Democratic panic.
Inflation falls 0.1% in June from prior month, helping case for lower rates
The monthly inflation rate dipped for the first time in more than four years, providing further cover for the Fed to start lowering rates later this year.
This is America’s worst state for business in 2024, and off-the-charts childcare costs are a big reason
Hawaii is America’s Worst State for Business in 2024, with cost of living including child care the nation’s highest, and climate disaster risks increasing.
Virginia is America’s Top State for Business in 2024, with the nation’s best schools and solid infrastructure
Virginia is America’s Top State for Business in 2024, with an elite education system and among the nation’s best infrastructure.
Alabama is America’s Most Improved State for Business in 2024, led by a surging workforce
Alabama climbs in CNBC’s Top States for Business rankings in 2024, propelled by workforce gains and solid infrastructure.
America’s Top States for Business 2024: The full rankings
CNBC unveils its 17th annual America’s Top States for Business ranking, scoring all 50 states on 128 different metrics in 10 key categories of competiveness.
Too young for an iPhone? Apple says its watch is ‘a great call for kids’ in new promotion
The Apple Watch lets kids stay in touch with their parents without the distractions of social media apps and games, according to the tech giant’s pitch.
PepsiCo earnings beat estimates, but U.S. demand weakens
The food and beverage giant PepsiCo reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, but its revenue fell short of Wall Street’s estimates.
