Jul 14 Watch 5:30 Inflation eased in June, but Americans still feel pressure from high prices By Liz Landers, Ryan Connelly Holmes A report shows inflation eased more than expected in June. It's welcome news for President Trump, who has made lowering prices a focus of his economic agenda. But months of higher-than-expected inflation have continued to squeeze many households and raised… Continue watching
Jul 14 Massive data center buildout poses latest inflation threat for consumers By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Investment in data centers has made memory chips, computer processors and other equipment, as well as electricity, more expensive. Continue reading
Jul 14 Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates' foundation after Microsoft cofounder's Epstein ties disclosed By Josh Funk, Associated Press The majority of Buffett’s charitable gifts — worth more than $61 billion — have gone to the Gates Foundation since he announced the plan to give away his fortune in 2006. Continue reading
Jul 14 Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall and underlying prices ease By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Tuesday's report likely reduces pressure on the Fed to boost its short-term interest rate to combat inflation. Continue reading
Jul 13 WATCH: Fed chair Kevin Warsh testifies on inflation and monetary policy in House hearing By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Tuesday that the Fed will make high inflation “a thing of the past," yet he provided no signal about the central bank's next steps. Continue reading
Jul 12 When managing your money, take a chatbot's 'confidence' with a grain of salt By Pawan Jain, The Conversation According to a 2025 survey of 2,000 U.S. adults by Pearl.com, a professional services platform, 19% said they lost more than $100 by following financial advice from an AI chatbot. Continue reading
Jul 10 Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets By Kaitlyn Huamani, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT, a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company. Continue reading
Jul 10 Older Americans face financial fraud. Here's what experts think about a new bill targeting scams By Hannah Grabenstein Financial abuse cost older victims nearly $2.4 billion in 2024, according to incidents reported to the Federal Trade Commission. Continue reading
Jul 09 U.S. home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise By Alex Veiga, Associated Press Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to prospective homebuyers’ affordability challenges. Continue reading
Jul 08 Watch 6:55 As living costs soar, more retirees head back to work By Paul Solman, Layla Quran As the cost of living continues to rise in the United States, people are finding it more difficult to make ends meet. Older Americans are feeling it more than most. Paul Solman reports on what's forcing many retirees to unretire. Continue watching