Economy
The latest economy coverage from Statevane.
ECONOMY
Energy
Gas averages $4.46 a gallon, up $1.32 from a year ago; diesel near a record
Pump prices have climbed about 37 cents in a month as the war with Iran keeps oil supplies tight.
ECONOMY
Housing
Regulator opens mortgage pricing to VantageScore, ending FICO's grip
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will move to a single pricing grid that accepts either credit score.
ECONOMY
Jobs
Job openings fall to 7.1 million in August, fewer than expected
Openings dropped by about 256,000, but hiring edged up and layoffs stayed low, a sign of a cooling but steady labor market.
ECONOMY
Economy
Consumer confidence sinks to a 12-year low as prices and job worries mount
The Conference Board index fell 6.7 points to 81.9 in September, and inflation expectations climbed above 6%.
ECONOMY
Trade
U.S. and China agree to cut tariffs on $60 billion of goods after Xi's visit
Farm goods, seafood and medical devices get cheaper access to China; toys and holiday decorations get relief in the U.S. Soybeans were left out.