Economic outlook under President-Elect Trump

FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick breaks down how Former President Donald Trump being elected as the 47th President can impact the economy.

US dockworkers reach tentative deal

The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend their strike until mid-January. FOX's Connor Hansen has more on what we know so far about the tentative deal.

Port workers across the country went on strike

More than 45,000 dock workers went on strike across the country, including at the Port of Houston for better wages and job security. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia was in Seabrook where the workers are standing their ground.

Grocery prices today vs. 5 years ago: breakdown

Immigration and inflation are two top issues for voters so Dietrich Von Biedenfeld, a professor with Houston Community College, joined FOX 26 to break down where grocery prices stand today vs. five years ago.

Interest rates cut half percentage point

Many of us have been waiting for the news interest rates are finally coming down for the first time in four years. The federal reserve cut them by a half percentage point. FOX's Rebekah Castor reports on the story.

Federal reserve expected to cut interest rate

The federal reserve started its September meeting and it's expected to end on Wednesday with its first interest rate cut since the pandemic. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says a cut would provide relief for consumers.

Women more likely to to face poverty in retirement

Gender equality impacts a woman in her working years and even in retirement. Chris Blakely, a certified financial planner with Savvy Ladies explains why women are more likely to live in poverty in their 'golden years' and tips to avoid the statistic.

How to handle being laid off from your job

The job market right now can be uncertain for some, with some seasoned professionals left looking for jobs. FOX 26 Morning Show was joined by executive coach and author Mary Olson-Menzel with what you should do if you get laid off.

How to lower car insurance, why rates are rising

Car insurance rates constantly rising have become a thorn in most driver's side and a new study is suggesting the "pain" is about to get worse. Richard Johnson with tehe Insurance Council of Texas joined the FOX 26 Morning Show to tell us why this keeps happening.

Home buying, selling changes to go into effect

Beginning Aug. 17, there will be changes on how homes are bought and sold after the National Association of Realtors announced it would pay $418 million to settle lawsuits. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a look at what this means.

Inflation falls to lowest level in three years

After more than three years, inflation fell to its lowest level, according to the labor department but are people feeling the difference? FOX's Olivianna Calmes reports are speaking with shoppers.

Houston COVID cases rising this summer

Health workers across the country are seeing a rise in COVID cases. Dr. Linda Yancey, infectious disease specialist at Memorial Hermann, talks about the impacts on the Houston community.

Growing need for construction workers

Construction is booming in states like Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas, and while the number of jobs is high so is the need for workers. FOX's Sunny Tsai tells us what one company is doing to prepare people to go work construction sites.