How rising interest rates make borrowing more expensive, benefit savers

The Federal Reserve is signaling that it will raise interest rates above 3% by the end of the year as it struggles to control inflation without plunging the economy into a recession.

Seniors take jobs as lifeguards as YMCA struggles to find workers

During the summer, it's typical to see a teen or college student working a summer job as a lifeguard, sitting in a tall chair at your pool or beach. However, as the YMCA struggles to find workers, retired seniors are showing up to fill shifts.

Minnesota jobless rate dips to record 2%, but pace of growth slows

Minnesota's unemployment rate fell to its second straight monthly record low in May even as signs of an economic slowdown appeared on the horizon.

Average US mortgage rates hit 5.78%, highest level since 2008

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates had their biggest one-week jump in 35 years with the Federal Reserve raising its key rate in a bid to tame inflation.

Fed raises key interest rate in largest hike since 1994

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades.

Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas and diesel, fewer profits

In a draft letter to refiners, Biden said their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high gas prices.

Americans feeling the stress from inflation

Ask pretty much anyone how they feel about rising gas and food prices, and they won’t have nice things to say. Fox 9 asked a local financial expert and a local psychologist their best tips to relieve the current financial stress and make their dollars stretch further.

Shipping prices, supply chain issues the focus of bill headed to Biden

A bill to regulate the prices that international shipping companies can charge to carry goods from U.S. manufacturers and commodities from farmers is headed to the desk of President Biden.

What makes a bear market? Wall Street term explained

Wall Street is back in the claws of a bear market amid worries about inflation and higher interest rates. Here are answers to some common questions about bear markets.

James Beard Awards: Owamni in Minneapolis wins Best New Restaurant

The annual James Beard Awards took place Monday, and similar to years past the Twin Cities was well represented - with one taking home Best New Restaurant even.

Gas prices hit $5 nationwide for the first time ever

The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.

Inflation zooms 8.7% in Twin Cities, slightly more than US

Inflation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area surged by a record 8.7% in May over the year, slightly higher than the national average.