Economy Apr 14 U.S. wholesale prices surged 4% last month during the Iran war By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Nation Apr 13 The 'biggest mistake' people make when they're falling behind on mortgage payments While nonpayments remain below national levels before the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of mortgages in delinquency ticked upward in February, according to a monthly report from Intercontinental Exchange. By Hannah Grabenstein
Economy Apr 10 Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March It’s the first read on inflation to capture the effects of the Iran war. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Nation Apr 09 'Why is this so high?' Electric bills in West Virginia now top mortgages despite Trump's promises West Virginians are angry and perplexed over soaring utility costs in one of the most energy-rich, yet poorest, corners of America, where families have been forced to choose between paying for food or heat. By Margie Mason, Associated Press
Nation Apr 02 The Senate has passed a major housing reform bill. Here are 3 ways it could have a 'big impact' Through a series of smaller efforts such as solidifying disaster recovery programs, funding low-income home repairs and keeping rural housing affordable, experts say the legislation has the potential to improve the nation’s housing infrastructure. By Hannah Grabenstein
Mar 27 WATCH: Trump offers support to U.S. farmers during Iran war By Associated Press President Donald Trump said during a Cabinet meeting that he plans to roll out a “variety” of policies “to support American farmers” as his administration wages war in the Middle East. Continue reading
Mar 13 Trump signs executive orders aimed at home affordability ahead of midterms By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Friday signed a pair of executive orders aimed at showing his commitment to improving home affordability — a key issue for many voters going into November’s election for control of the House and Senate. Continue reading
Mar 12 Trump suggests high oil prices are a positive after bragging about low gas prices last month By Josh Boak, Associated Press The about-face comes as Trump's team has struggled to offer a clear plan for opening up the critical Strait of Hormuz so that tankers full of oil and natural gas are no longer stranded. Continue reading
Mar 12 WATCH: Senate passes bipartisan housing bill By Charlotte Kramon, Alex Veiga, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate passed a broad bill on Thursday to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable, a rare bipartisan effort in Congress to address a growing national problem. Continue reading
Mar 11 How some states are reviving a push to tax the rich By Kimberlee Kruesi, Geoff Mulvihill, Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press Advocates across the U.S. are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities that have increased coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic will help more states adopt policies involve the rich paying more in taxes. Continue reading