Economy Aug 14 U.S. retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Economy Aug 13 Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas and food costs fall Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation could grind lower in the months ahead. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Aug 12 Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevated The modest decline could ease pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise their key interest rate to combat rising costs. Yet prices are still rising more quickly than average wages, underscoring the struggle many Americans have had with more expensive… By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Politics Jul 27 WATCH: Trump defends his economic policies and tariffs during Michigan visit to General Motors Trump argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing even as many businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs he’s imposed against Canada and the rest of the world have hurt the state. By Will Weissert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Nation Jul 24 Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface Already feeling pinched since the start of the Iran war, consumers are likely to feel more pain ahead as oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel Thursday amid renewed fighting and military strikes that have left global oil supplies stranded… By Anne D'Innocenzio and Cathy Bussewitz, Mae Anderson, Associated Press
Jul 23 WATCH: Trump expands pledge aimed at shielding consumers from energy cost hikes due to data centers By Josh Boak, Associated Press The president first announced the pledge with leading AI and tech companies in March, but that initial commitment has done little to comfort voters who are already grappling with affordability issues as they worry about competing for electricity, water and… Continue reading
Jul 20 U.S. gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launch attacks By Associated Press The price is a national average, meaning drivers in some states have been paying well over $4 a gallon for a while now. Continue reading
Jul 10 Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law By Michelle L. Price, Josh Boak, Associated Press Trump had 10 days until the Friday deadline to sign the bill, issue a veto, or allow the measure to take effect without his signature. 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 Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it's likely to happen again in 2027 By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Middle-income Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis. Continue reading