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.
Relationship between gas prices, politics
Gas prices have become a major concern for Americans and FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has a look at what the real issue behind the prices are.
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.
President Biden tests positive for COVID
President Biden tested positive for COVID right before he was set to speak in Las Vegas. FOX's Sunny Tsai reports on what the White House has shared so far.
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.
Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins
During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.
Oil giants ConocoPhillips, Marathon Oil merge
Two Houston-based oil giants have agreed on an acquisition deal valued at more than $17 billion. ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil and says the deal adds complementary properties to its existing US portfolio. Energy analyst Andrew Lipow joins FOX 26 to give more insight on the merger.
2024 Election: Voters considering state of economy
How much people are spending on their monthly bills could decide this year's race for the White House as both Biden and Trump say they have the best plan to boost the economy. FOX's Chelsea Torre reports on what voters are saying.
How you can protest your property appraisal
Property tax appraisals have been arriving in millions of mailboxes in recent weeks on the heels of federal Tax Day. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says many property owners will get a chance to argue how much they should pay.
What's driving increase in gas prices?
Drivers have likely noticed an increase in gas prices in recent weeks, adding several dollars to the cost of a fill-up. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has a look at some of the factors causing the price hike.
New rules for EPA carbon emission, EV requirements
The federal government is unveiling rules that relax requirements for electric vehicles and car emissions. President Biden saying this is a step toward the US leading the world in making clean cars and trucks. FOX 26 anchor Anthony Antoine is here to tell us what it all means.
German man received 217 coronavirus vaccine shots over a 29-month period, study says
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
COVID-19 during pregnancy could cause health issues for babies, study suggests
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.
Report: Nurses experience high stress, burnout
The COVID-19 pandemic amplified issues of short staffing, stress, and burnout for nurses. All of those issues have yet to go away.
U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.