Abha Bhattarai

• Economy

Higher inflation could lead the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates — and mortgage rates — elevated until late in the year, eluding political gain for Biden.

• Economy

The jobs market is charging ahead in 2024 after a gradual cooling for much of past year in response to soaring interest rates.

• Economy

The pandemic has changed the way Americans think about money. They’re saving less but vacationing more, splurging on concerts and sporting events.

• Economy

Americans emerged from the pandemic ready to shell out, especially for memorable experiences like April’s eclipse, with the next one in the U.S. two decades away.

• Economy

In Wisconsin, the local Piggly Wiggly has become ground zero for economic discontent. Voters say high grocery prices could determine their pick for president.

• Economy

The U.S. economy has settled into a new normal — one that nobody could have predicted four years ago. Here’s what it looks like, in 11 charts.

• Economy

Major home builders are prioritizing narrower houses with fewer doors, windows and cabinets. Median new-home sizes are at a 13-year low.

• Economic Policy

Before the two companies can close the $35.3 billion merger, they must obtain approval from federal antitrust watchdogs who have challenged other recent deals.

• Business

The Capital One-Discover deal would bring together two of the country’s largest credit card companies, if it survives antitrust scrutiny.