Economic uncertainty impacting salons, beauty products and services

Some local businesses -- like hair salons -- are already seeing some economic shifts in their clients' spending and gearing up for the uncertainty that lies ahead.

California is now 4th largest economy in the world, new data shows

New data shows California has overtaken Japan as the 4th largest economy in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low

The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.

Who owns America’s debt? What to know amid an uncertain economic outlook

Foreign countries hold trillions in U.S. government debt through Treasuries. But recent market volatility and tariffs have raised concerns about a global sell-off — and what that could mean for Americans.

Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook

President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?

United Airlines calls economy ‘impossible to predict’ as Trump tariffs cloud business outlook

United Airlines said the economy is “impossible to predict” as Trump’s trade war adds confusion to business forecasts. Companies like Nvidia, AMD, and ASML also report disruptions.

China’s economy grew 5.4% before US tariffs hit; slowdown likely, analysts warn

China’s economy posted 5.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, fueled by strong exports ahead of steep new US tariffs. But economists warn a slowdown is likely as trade tensions escalate.

Trump suggests he may pause 25% auto tariffs amid market concerns

President Trump says he may temporarily pause his 25% auto tariffs to give carmakers time to adjust supply chains, adding more uncertainty to global markets already shaken by his shifting trade policies.

Trump tariffs could impact Wisconsin soybean farms; China biggest importer

There is uncertainty among Wisconsin farmers as China raises tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%. And what's the top U.S. farm export to China? It's soybeans.

List: The cities most affected by inflation in 2025

A recent study shows that some cities across the country are impacted more by inflation than others. Here's where your area ranks on the list.

Inflation fell in March despite Trump tariffs: Here's why

Inflation fell to its lowest numbers since September last month, despite President Trump’s back-and-forth on tariffs and uncertainty surrounding the economy.

Gas prices could fall as crude oil plummets, expert says

Consumers typically see a jump in gas prices as refineries switch to a summer-grade blend. However, this year could be different as crude oil prices are falling.

Worst stock market days in history

Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.