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James Thornton
James Thornton
Finance & Economy Editor

James covers Wall Street, the Federal Reserve, trade policy, and the intersection of politics and financial markets.

148 articles published

Wendy's Franchisee With 314 Restaurants Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Finance
Wendy's Franchisee With 314 Restaurants Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Meritage Hospitality Group, which runs 314 Wendy's locations across 15 states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to re
Fed review: Supervisors missed SVB red flags despite warnings
Finance
Fed review: Supervisors missed SVB red flags despite warnings
A new review finds Fed supervisors knew or should have known about Silicon Valley Bank's vulnerabilities, blaming a risk
Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Hands Reins to Son
Finance
Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Hands Reins to Son
Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman, naming his son Howard as successor. He remains on the
Where $1.2M Retirement Savings Actually Lasts Longest
Finance
Where $1.2M Retirement Savings Actually Lasts Longest
A new analysis reveals vast geographic differences in how long $1.2 million in retirement savings lasts, from age 111 in
Where $1.2M Retirement Savings Stretch the Farthest—and Shortest
Finance
Where $1.2M Retirement Savings Stretch the Farthest—and Shortest
A new state-by-state analysis reveals that $1.2M in retirement savings can last until age 111 in Oklahoma but only until
Forbes 400: Wealthiest American in Every State, From Musk to Buffett
Finance
Forbes 400: Wealthiest American in Every State, From Musk to Buffett
Forbes' latest ranking of America's 400 richest shows a record $8 trillion in combined wealth. Elon Musk leads at $908 b
Target Accelerates Expansion With October Openings, Dozens More Planned
Finance
Target Accelerates Expansion With October Openings, Dozens More Planned
Target opens eight new stores in October, with more than 30 additional locations planned across 21 states. The retailer
Fed Rate Hike Odds Rise as Inflation Holds Steady Amid Iran Conflict
Finance
Fed Rate Hike Odds Rise as Inflation Holds Steady Amid Iran Conflict
Fresh inflation data shows prices stuck above the Fed's target, making a rate hike next week increasingly likely even as
Mortgage Rates Hit 14-Month Peak as Treasury Yields Surge
Finance
Mortgage Rates Hit 14-Month Peak as Treasury Yields Surge
The 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.76%, its highest in 14 months, as Treasury yields continue to rise. Existing home
Costco's Expansion Surge: 14 New Warehouses Set to Open by November
Finance
Costco's Expansion Surge: 14 New Warehouses Set to Open by November
Costco is accelerating its expansion with 14 new warehouses slated to open by November, spanning the U.S. and Canada, as
August Jobs Surge to 162K, Easing Recession Fears Amid Fed Rate Debate
Finance
August Jobs Surge to 162K, Easing Recession Fears Amid Fed Rate Debate
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding the 53,000 expected, with unemployment steady at 4.1%. The strong r
Singles Expect Partners to Earn Six Figures, Study Shows
Finance
Singles Expect Partners to Earn Six Figures, Study Shows
A new study finds single Americans expect romantic partners to earn an average of $139,000 annually, with women expectin
Book Holiday Flights Now to Beat Price Surge, Expert Advises
Finance
Book Holiday Flights Now to Beat Price Surge, Expert Advises
As the holiday season approaches, travel experts recommend booking flights now to avoid price hikes and limited availabi
Rare 1894-S Barber Dime Could Fetch $1.5M at Auction: How to Spot One
Finance
Rare 1894-S Barber Dime Could Fetch $1.5M at Auction: How to Spot One
A 1894-S Barber dime, one of nine known to exist, could sell for $1.5 million at auction. Here's how to check if your ol
Warsh's Jackson Hole Address Tests Fed Communication Amid Market Stress
Finance
Warsh's Jackson Hole Address Tests Fed Communication Amid Market Stress
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers a pivotal speech at Jackson Hole amid sticky inflation and bond market jitter
Fed's Key Inflation Measure Stays at 3.7% in July, Signaling Sticky Prices
Finance
Fed's Key Inflation Measure Stays at 3.7% in July, Signaling Sticky Prices
The Fed's preferred inflation measure remained at 3.7% in July, matching June's pace, with core at 3.3%, as policymakers
Bessent's Bond Buyback Fails to Calm Markets as 30-Year Yield Surges
Finance
Bessent's Bond Buyback Fails to Calm Markets as 30-Year Yield Surges
Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond buyback failed to stem a surge in 30-year yields, which hit a 19-year high amid record
Treasury doubles bond buyback as 30-year yield hits 19-year high
Finance
Treasury doubles bond buyback as 30-year yield hits 19-year high
With 30-year yields at their highest since 2007, the Treasury doubles its bond buyback cap to $4B, a move critics call a