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The AAA national average price for regular gas jumped more than nine cents higher in just a single day, rising from $4.30 as of Thursday to $4.392 as of Friday.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.3%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.23%.

The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.

The U.S. national debt held by the public has surpassed the size of the economy for the first time since World War II, reaching over 100% of GDP in March.

First quarter GDP grew at 2%, slightly below the expected 2.3%, as equipment investment in AI and computers along with consumer spending led growth.

The latest PCE inflation data was released by the Commerce Department which showed that inflation rose and remained elevated in March due in part to the Iran war's impact.

FedEx and UPS plan to pass tariff refunds back to customers after a Supreme Court ruling struck down duties imposed under IEEPA.

Rising fuel costs and tariff refund policies are pressuring U.S. shrimpers, with some delaying trips as profitability declines.

Nearly 13,000 toddler tower stools across three brands were recalled after reports of collapsing and tipping led to dozens of injuries, regulators said.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he won't retire after his term ends next month, pledging to be a constructive governor and not a shadow Fed chair.