World Aug 05 Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday By Elena Becatoros, Samy Magdy, Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Economy Jul 31 Major oil companies reap massive profits as U.S. and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher American oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages. By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press
Economy Jul 30 Watch 7:32 Breaking down the GDP report as U.S. economy slows in 2nd quarter In a sign that the war in Iran may be weighing on economic growth, the U.S. economy saw a slowdown in the second quarter. That’s according to a new report today from the Commerce Department. It all comes after the… By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins, Katie Marlow
World Jul 30 Wildfires near Bordeaux threaten to squeeze France's struggling wine industry Bordeaux’s legendary wine has seen consumption plunge as young people turn to other beverages and competition from vineyards abroad has grown, while Trump’s tariffs have given winemakers an added hangover. By Eva Van Dam, Jamey Keaten, John Leicester, Associated Press
Education Jul 30 School supplies really do cost more this year. Here's how much, from lunchboxes to pencils Just about every back-to-school item that families will load into their literal or virtual carts this summer has gone up in price at a time when American families already feel crushed by rising costs. By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th
Jul 30 Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.66% from 6.58% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.72%. Continue reading
Jul 30 Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried By Jacqueline Ganun, Will Weissert, Associated Press During President Donald Trump's rally in Milford, the crowd was adoring. But even some of his ardent supporters said prices are too high and tariffs had caused short-term economic pain. Continue reading
Jul 30 Inflation remaining stubbornly high, U.S. economy grows sluggish 1.5% in 2nd quarter By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Inflation remained above the central bank’s 2% target at a time when Americans are frustrated about the high cost of living ahead of the midterm elections, now less than 100 days away. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 6:32 Single women are outpacing single men in homeownership, but some face backlash By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes In the U.S., 20 million single women own homes, almost three million more than single men. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores why women are deciding to buy and the unexpected fallout some face. Continue watching
Jul 29 WATCH: Fed chair Warsh holds news conference after leaving interest rate unchanged By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war. Continue reading