Nation Sep 04 U.S. diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
Politics Aug 31 WATCH: Trump says 'Medicare for All' doesn't work The president was asked about Democratic candidates who want to use Medicare to provide universal access to health care — and he said his approach to have confidential drug pricing deals was superior. By Associated Press
Politics Aug 31 WATCH: Trump says more pharmaceutical companies will lower drug prices The president said nine more pharmaceutical companies would sell their drugs to state Medicaid programs at discounts under his so-called “most favored nation” pricing system. By Associated Press
Education Aug 24 3-year college degrees grow more popular in the U.S., saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold A growing number of colleges are offering three-year degree programs, which cut a year off a traditional bachelor's with reduced credit. By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press
Economy Aug 14 U.S. retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year The drop in spending raised concern among some economists about the resiliency of consumers who have powered the economy forward despite nagging inflation and soaring gasoline prices. By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Aug 13 Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas and food costs fall By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 12 Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevated By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Trump defends his economic policies and tariffs during Michigan visit to General Motors By Will Weissert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 24 Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface By Anne D'Innocenzio and Cathy Bussewitz, Mae Anderson, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
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