Economy & Markets — Archive
Fed policy, inflation, jobs, market trends, and fiscal analysis
Prediction Market Users Wager Nearly $200 Million on Midterm Elections
NBC News analysis of 1,408 open markets on Kalshi and Polymarket reveals scale of political betting ahead of November contests.
Innovation, Data Fixes Fuel Native American Graduation Gains at Federally Funded Schools
Graduation rates at Bureau of Indian Education schools climbed from roughly 50% in 2015 to a record 79% by 2025, though tribal leaders warn that federal changes could threaten progress.
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft, Filing Claims Ex-Employees Stole Product Designs
The lawsuit filed in federal court alleges a coordinated scheme to steal iPhone maker's manufacturing and supply chain secrets for ChatGPT-maker's benefit.
Americans Discover Streaming Fragmentation Mirrors Cable Frustrations
Industry data shows 7 of the top 10 programs in the 2025-2026 season were streaming-exclusive, as consumers face multiple subscription bills.
Costco Discontinues Award-Winning Kirkland Signature Craft Beers, Fans React
The retailer's decision to end sales of the Helles Lager and Vintage Ale, co-branded with Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery, marks a shift in Costco's private-label beer strategy.
Vance Outlines Federal Antifraud Efforts From Wisconsin
Vice president, serving as administration's 'fraud czar,' addresses social service and healthcare fraud priorities during Milwaukee visit.
Mourners Greet Khamenei Funeral Procession in Iraq as US, Iran Trade Strikes
Thousands gather in Najaf to honor Iran's late supreme leader while tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate with military exchanges.
Trump Administration Moves to Expand Investment Options in 401(k) Plans, Raising Accountability Questions
The Department of Labor under Daniel Aronowitz is rewriting fiduciary standards that protect workers from costly or poorly performing investment options.
Australian Lawful Permanent Resident Charged With Illegally Voting in 2 Federal Elections
Denise Nataly Migliore allegedly falsely claimed U.S. citizenship to register and vote in Louisiana's 2022 and 2024 federal elections, facing up to five years in prison if convicted.
Treasury Scraps Plans to Put Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill
The reversal halts an initiative first announced during the Obama administration that had faced years of delays and political debate.