Fed lowers interest rates again but more cuts uncertain
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday made another cut in interest rates, but dialed back expectations for lowering rates in the near future. The rate…
Cord-cutters are fuming over YouTube TV price hike
Remember all that money you were going to save by canceling your cable TV subscription?Cord-cutters are again dealing with the reality of rising programming costs…
U.S. Treasury Department issues consumer cyberfraud holiday advisory
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection issued a holidays cyberfraud advisory Thursday. It highlights tips for consumers to avoid online…
Trump ally Elon Musk calls to ‘delete’ US consumer protection bureau | Donald Trump News
Musk, a confidante of the president-elect, is set to co-lead Trump’s newly created Department of Government Efficiency.Tech billionaire Elon Musk has expressed support for binning…
Trump proposed tariffs could bring higher prices for a range of goods
Steep price hikes could be on the way if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose sweeping new tariffs on imports from…
Euro Area to See Consumer Pickup But Risks Are High, EU Says
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe euro area’s economic growth will pick up as obstacles to consumption and investment fade away, though geopolitics poses an increasing threat,…
Study deems California Prop. 65 warning labels effective
For nearly 40 years, a controversial California law has required companies to place warning labels on their products alerting consumers to the potential health threats…
‘Wicked’ dolls include link to porn site. Mattel apologizes
Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized for a misprint that appeared on the packaging of its line of “Wicked” dolls and listed an address for an…
Column: Newsom administration’s confounding actions on gas prices
SACRAMENTO — The Newsom administration is in conflict with itself on gasoline pricing, speaking from both sides of its mouth.Is it trying to hold down prices…
Consumer inflation rose 0.2% in September, more than analyts’ expectiations
Consumer Price Index inflation slowed in September, rising 0.2%, according to a Thursday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis it…
Opinion: Where both presidential candidates’ tax promises go wrong
Voters are understandably perplexed by Kamala Harris’ economic agenda, on which her campaign has offered little substance and little more than a string of vague…
California Assembly passes bills to tackle gas price spikes
The California Assembly on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at reducing sudden gas price increases, action inspired by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political battle with the oil…
As pay TV revenues diminish, CNN puts a paywall on its website
CNN has long had one of the most visited news websites in the world. Starting Tuesday, users are going to have to pay for it.The…
New law makes canceling subscriptions a snap in California
Music on demand. Television programs. Mobile phone service. Professional sports telecasts. Audiobooks. News. Videogames. Computer software.A growing number of products and services are being sold…
Australia’s consumer watchdog sues country’s two largest supermarkets over ‘illusory’ discounts
A person walks outside a Coles supermarket in Melbourne, Australia, on September 23. Australia's consumer watchdog has launched legal action against Woolworths and Coles for…
Disney blackout on DirecTV frustrates fans before ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Football’
Millions of DirecTV customers could miss ESPN’s kickoff of “Monday Night Football” — a highly anticipated game between the San Francisco 49ers and New York…
U.S. releases jobs report for August, key data for Fed and candidates
WASHINGTON — Job growth picked up in August from the sluggish pace of hiring the previous month, providing a bit of relief after sharp declines earlier…
Yelp versus Google: Antitrust court fight plays out in San Francisco
San Francisco — For years, Yelp has complained about Google’s practices, alleging that the tech giant placed its own products above competitors in Google search results.Yelp…
California tries again to ban plastic grocery bags
Roughly 10 years after California tried and failed to ban plastic bags at grocery stores, state lawmakers have passed a law that they say will…
How Does the Future of Consumer Goods in Europe Look Like?
An aging population, single living, and value consumption are three significant trends in the ‘new European consumer landscape’ according to Euromonitor International. Hence, it is…