Economy

The Federal Reserve is projecting higher inflation this year than it had previously forecast, but says prices will cool more next year.

The Federal Reserve ends a policy meeting Wednesday. No changes are expected in interest rates, but investors will be watching for hints as to when the central bank may lessen support for the economy.

Online stock trading has taken off, bolstered by easy apps and lower prices. Now, a community of young investors have a new strategy: looking for stock tips from members of Congress.

It's been called the "Skinny House" or the "Spite House." The legend is that two brothers shared land but one built on more than his share, so the other built a skinny house to block access and views.

Travel restrictions at land crossings of the U.S. border are getting extended another month, despite the federal government announcing plans to relax restrictions for air travel. Business leaders in Sault Ste. Marie say the border closure is taking a heavy toll.

A new book explains why "the age of urban miracles" is far from over.

U.S. manufacturers are still struggling to keep pace with booming demand. The culprit? Sometimes, it's a single missing part.

Stock markets slumped amid worries about instability in China's financial system, creating uncertainty over one of the world's top economies.

A record number of women are becoming truck drivers, changing the face of an industry that has historically been dominated by men.

Signs of slowdown are everywhere after huge increases in vacation bookings, traveling and eating out earlier this year. Southwest Airlines, Airbnb and restaurants are starting to see a pullback.