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Fireworks business booms this Fourth of July as trade talks fizzle out incoming supplies
Some fireworks companies warn tariffs could slow business ahead of America's 250th birthday in 2026. The American Pyrotechnics Association warned of a shortage among new products.
Billionaire Ray Dalio warns of 'big, painful disruptions' after Congress passes Trump's spending bill
Billionaire Ray Dalio warned of economic consequences of Congress passing Trump's spending bill, including possible spending cuts, major tax increases and money printing.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $36,213,797,741,182.40 as of 7/3/25
The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by President Biden and Congress.
US hits Iran's 'shadow fleet' and oil smuggling network with sanctions
The Treasury Department is targeting vessels in Iran's "shadow fleet" and the operators of an Iran-Iraq oil smuggling network in its latest sanctions.
Mortgage rates fall for fifth straight week, lowest since mid-April
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.67%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.77%.
Job growth picked up in June despite economic uncertainty
The Labor Department released its jobs report for June which showed U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs last month as the labor market weathered economic uncertainty.
Trump's tariff policies reshape online shopping habits, new report finds
A new report shows President Donald Trump's tariffs are affecting consumers' online shopping behavior, with 34% delaying purchases and 28% buying earlier to avoid costs.
Wyoming rare earth mining facility to be first to open in over 70 years
Wyoming's Brook Mine that aims to reduce U.S. foreign reliance on critical minerals for defense, technology and clean energy to host ribbon cutting.
Iran conflict reveals need for America to rethink defense supply chain, expert says
Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels warns it's time for America to rethink its defense supply chain after the recent conflict with Iran highlighted existing vulnerabilities.
Private sector lost 33,000 jobs in June, well below expectations, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is well below economists’ estimates of an increase of 95,000 jobs and also down from the prior month’s revised reading of 29,000 jobs.