Economy May 13 Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midterms By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Economy May 13 U.S. grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why. By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Economy May 13 Producer prices shot up 6%, adding pressure on companies to hike prices for struggling customers U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
World May 13 The importance of pomp and protocol as Trump goes to China From the moment President Donald Trump lands in Beijing on Wednesday, all eyes will be on how much of a spectacle the Chinese government rolls out, such as who lines up to greet him, what music is played and whether… By Didi Tang, Associated Press
Economy May 13 U.S. and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall During a tumultuous 2025, the United States and China proved how much they could hurt each other in a trade war. Now Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to repair some of the damage. By Paul Wiseman, Chan Ho-him, Associated Press
May 13 Who was on Trump's plane to China? Elon Musk, Nvidia CEO and more By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech and Wall Street to agriculture and aerospace are joining President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week. Here's a list. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 5:18 Inflation could hit 4% next month and stay elevated for rest of year, economist warns By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins The latest inflation report shows price increases for American consumers in April hit a three-year high, driven by a spike in the cost of gasoline. The Consumer Price Index, which includes energy and food costs, rose 3.8% year-over-year, according to… Continue watching
May 12 WATCH: 'I don't think about Americans' financial situation' when negotiating with Iran, Trump says By Maria Ramirez Uribe A reporter asked Trump on Tuesday to what extent Americans' financial straits are motivating him to make a deal. Continue reading
May 12 Ship operators fear fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes supply By Anton L. Delgado, Chan Ho-him, Associated Press Experts say consumers and companies should brace for price spikes to shipping costs and impacts to bottom lines. Continue reading
May 12 Iran war hits home as gasoline prices fuel significant U.S. inflation jump By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025 and up from a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March. Continue reading