Author: Medora Lee, USA TODAY

As Americans voted in midterm elections, there was a crypto crash, key inflation data and more. Here’s a rundown of what happened, why it’s important.

Consumer price inflation may have eased in October, but economists still see more Fed rate hikes, recession and job losses. Americans should prepare.

Stocks usually rise after midterm elections, especially if a divided government results. But some warn nothing about the economy is typical this year.

The Powerball jackpot sits at $1.9 billion for Monday’s drawing. Here’s what to do if you win.

Another supersize Fed rate hike was announced on Wednesday. What this could mean for your finances and how you can prepare.

Amazon and Apple said sales should slow this quarter even as government data Friday showed consumers continuing to spend through inflation. Here’s why

Diesel and heating oil supply’s low, which could keep inflation high and push up heating bills this winter. Some say only a recession can dent prices.

Hot inflation could push wages up, which could boost prices again, in a “wage-price spiral. Is that what’s happening?

I Bond rates will drop to 6.48% on Nov. 1 from a record high 9.62%. If you act quickly, you can still lock in the record rate for six months.