'Great Rotation' responsible for increased labor turnover, experts say

Rather than employees simply quitting jobs, as noted in the so-called "Great Resignation," instead, some experts say people are finding better opportunities within their career field and in essence, jumping ship.

Wheat and barley shortage: How Russia-Ukraine war triggered a global food crisis

Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.

Beating the heat while saving money on your electricity bills
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FOX 26 is your station for money, and we're trying to save you some because with so many people seeing bigger electricity bills, FOX 26 Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan wants to share some other ways that people are slashing their cooling bills.

Could 'gas rebate cards' help ease burden of high gas prices?

The White House is floating the idea of 'gas rebate cards' as a way to reduce the burden of high gas prices just days after President Joe Biden demanded energy companies make more fuel.

Could 'gas rebate cards' help ease burden of high gas prices?
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The White House is floating the idea of 'gas rebate cards' as a way to reduce the burden of high gas prices just days after President Joe Biden demanded energy companies make more fuel. FOX 26 Business Reporter says the industry doesn't think it's that easy.

How rising interest rates make borrowing more expensive, benefit savers

The Federal Reserve is signaling that it will raise interest rates above 3% by the end of the year as it struggles to control inflation without plunging the economy into a recession.

Texas mom slashes water bills in viral TikTok video
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We?re all looking for ways to save money right now and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter heather Sullivan has some smart sense tips from a Texas mom who went viral on TikTok with her tips on how to lower your water bill.

Average US mortgage rates hit 5.78%, highest level since 2008

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates had their biggest one-week jump in 35 years with the Federal Reserve raising its key rate in a bid to tame inflation.

Botched injection leaves woman in pain
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with one woman who suffered from pain following a botched injection.

Houstonians react to President Biden asking oil companies to produce more gas, cut costs

As gas prices continue to soar to $5 a gallon on average, President Joe Biden is blasting oil companies for record-high profits. The president is now asking refiners to produce more gas and cut costs.

Fed raises key interest rate in largest hike since 1994

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades.

Houstonians react to President Biden asking oil companies to produce more gas
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As gas prices continue to soar to $5 a gallon on average, President Joe Biden is blasting oil companies for record-high profits. The president is now asking refiners to produce more gas and cut costs.

What the federal rate hike means for your wallet
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The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates three-quarters of a point for the third time this year. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains what that could mean for you.

What the Federal Reserve rate hike means to your wallet

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates three-quarters of a point for the third time this year.

Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas and diesel, fewer profits

In a draft letter to refiners, Biden said their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high gas prices.

Americans feeling the stress from inflation

Ask pretty much anyone how they feel about rising gas and food prices, and they won’t have nice things to say. Fox 9 asked a local financial expert and a local psychologist their best tips to relieve the current financial stress and make their dollars stretch further.

What makes a bear market? Wall Street term explained

Wall Street is back in the claws of a bear market amid worries about inflation and higher interest rates. Here are answers to some common questions about bear markets.