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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.

76 articles published

Hassett Forecasts Robust Job Market Despite Iran War-Driven Gas Spike
Finance
Hassett Forecasts Robust Job Market Despite Iran War-Driven Gas Spike
Kevin Hassett, a top Trump economic adviser, projected a very strong US job market despite Iran conflict-driven price hi
Redfin Reveals 2026's Hottest Housing Markets: Florida and Midwest Lead
Finance
Redfin Reveals 2026's Hottest Housing Markets: Florida and Midwest Lead
Redfin's 2026 ranking of hottest U.S. neighborhoods spotlights affordable areas in Florida and the Midwest, with Land O'
Delta Ends Complimentary Snacks and Drinks on Select Routes Starting May 19
Finance
Delta Ends Complimentary Snacks and Drinks on Select Routes Starting May 19
Delta Air Lines is eliminating complimentary food and drink service on a number of flights as of May 19, a move the carr
Dollar's Steep Drop Since Trump's Return Quietly Squeezes American Households
Finance
Dollar's Steep Drop Since Trump's Return Quietly Squeezes American Households
The U.S. dollar has fallen about 10% since Trump returned to the White House, quietly driving up costs on imports, trave
First 'Jeopardy!' Winner's Prize: Then vs. Now
Finance
First 'Jeopardy!' Winner's Prize: Then vs. Now
The first Jeopardy! winner earned $2,680 in 1964, worth about $26,000 today—a fraction of what today's contestants can w
Two Paycheck Months in 2023: How Your Pay Schedule Creates a 'Bonus' Payday in May
Finance
Two Paycheck Months in 2023: How Your Pay Schedule Creates a 'Bonus' Payday in May
If you get paid biweekly, May brings a third paycheck—not a bonus from your boss, but a quirk of the calendar. Here's wh
Fresno Leads as Mortgage Payments Drop in Major US Cities, LendingTree Reports
Finance
Fresno Leads as Mortgage Payments Drop in Major US Cities, LendingTree Reports
Average monthly mortgage payments dropped from $1,990 to $1,942 in 2025, with Fresno, California seeing a 17.5% decline.
First Phase of Tariff Refunds Opens: $127 Billion Eligible for Importers
Finance
First Phase of Tariff Refunds Opens: $127 Billion Eligible for Importers
The government launched the first phase of tariff refunds Monday, targeting recent payments. Over 56,000 importers are e
Gen Z and Millennials Now Judge Dates by Credit Scores, Survey Finds
Finance
Gen Z and Millennials Now Judge Dates by Credit Scores, Survey Finds
Nearly one-third of young daters find high credit scores attractive, and some are resorting to 'financial future faking'
Capital One Settles Savings Rate Lawsuit for $425M
Finance
Capital One Settles Savings Rate Lawsuit for $425M
A Virginia court has approved a $425 million class-action settlement against Capital One over claims it kept 360 Savings
United CEO Flags 20% Fare Hike as Iran War Drives Jet Fuel Costs Up 100%
Finance
United CEO Flags 20% Fare Hike as Iran War Drives Jet Fuel Costs Up 100%
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says ticket prices could jump 15-20% after jet fuel costs surged over 100% since last ye
Trump Administration Weighs $500 Million Bailout for Struggling Spirit Airlines
Finance
Trump Administration Weighs $500 Million Bailout for Struggling Spirit Airlines
The Trump administration is considering a $500 million financial rescue for Spirit Airlines, a move that has sparked int
Justin Sun Files Lawsuit Against Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Over Frozen $45 Million Token Holdings
Finance
Justin Sun Files Lawsuit Against Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Over Frozen $45 Million Token Holdings
Billionaire Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against the Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, a
New York AG Sues Crypto Giants Over 'Illegal Gambling' Prediction Markets
Finance
New York AG Sues Crypto Giants Over 'Illegal Gambling' Prediction Markets
New York's attorney general has filed lawsuits against cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Gemini, accusing their pred
Warsh Defends Fed Autonomy as Senate Clash Over Trump's Influence Intensifies
Finance
Warsh Defends Fed Autonomy as Senate Clash Over Trump's Influence Intensifies
Kevin Warsh, nominated to lead the Federal Reserve, defended the central bank's independence before the Senate Banking C
Fed Survey Reveals Historic Low in Worker Satisfaction Amid Economic Strain
Finance
Fed Survey Reveals Historic Low in Worker Satisfaction Amid Economic Strain
Worker satisfaction with compensation and promotion opportunities has hit a new low, according to a Federal Reserve surv
Warsh Evades on 2020 Election Result, Clashes with Warren in Fed Confirmation Hearing
Finance
Warsh Evades on 2020 Election Result, Clashes with Warren in Fed Confirmation Hearing
Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh declined to affirm President Biden's 2020 victory during a contentious Senate
Tillis Conditions Warsh Support on DOJ Dropping Powell Investigation
Finance
Tillis Conditions Warsh Support on DOJ Dropping Powell Investigation
Senator Thom Tillis is withholding his support for Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, demanding the J