Coverage of growth, inflation, jobs, consumer spending, housing, and fiscal policy across the United States—plus what the data means for households and businesses.
U.S. Government Shutdown 2025: What It Means for Your Money, Benefits, and the Economy Quick Take The federal government has entered a shutdown after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach a funding deal before the new fiscal year began on October 1, 2025. Essential services continue, but wide swaths of the federal workforce … Read more
USDA Grants $38.3 Million to South Carolina Farmers for Hurricane Helene Losses (2025) — How to Qualify, Apply, and Maximize Your Payout South Carolina’s farm and forestry sector just received a crucial financial boost. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $38.3 million grant agreement to help producers recover agricultural losses from Hurricane Helene. … Read more
S&P 500 Sector Check (2025): Winners, Laggards, and What’s Next for U.S. Stocks TL;DR (Quick Sector Scorecard — YTD through Sep 26, 2025) Notes: Returns reflect YTD performance of SPDR sector ETFs as a practical proxy for S&P 500 sectors (data as of Sep 26, 2025). Always check live data before trading. Why these sectors … Read more