Summer road trip season is near, and AAA Carolinas says gas prices continue trending upward. That's creating a bigger interest in electric vehicles, but there's lots to consider before making a purchase.

Spirit Airlines helped pioneer ultra-cheap flying and soared. Then legacy airlines copied them, outmaneuvered them with loyalty programs, and the economy turned against their core customers.

The Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady, at what's likely Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair. Kevin Warsh looks set to replace Powell next month.

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren discusses the future of the Federal Reserve and tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why she plans to vote no on Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair.

China has been somewhat insulated from the immediate energy shock following the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, but Beijing hasn't been able to shield its supply chains.

Consumers feel miserable about the economy but are still spending.

After working as a foreign correspondent for 26 years in Italy and Canada, Steve Scherer found himself out of a job after he was laid off when Reuters did some cost-cutting and eliminated his position.

High Point Market kicks off this weekend with hundreds of vendors in 180 buildings and more than 100 countries represented.

Meta is the latest technology giant to announce layoffs in 2026, amid heavy investment in artificial intelligence.

Businesses are finally able to request their tariff refunds. But customers should not expect to get most of the money they spent on tariffs back.