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
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
Jul 01 Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press In remarks at a central bank conference in Sintra, Portugal, Warsh said that if businesses or households thought the Fed would accept inflation above 2%, “I guess they'd be disappointed. We're going to deliver price stability.”… Continue reading
Jun 26 DNC plans weekend of local events to focus on affordability concerns under Trump By Matt Brown, Associated Press Two years ago, Democrats were the ones accused of being indifferent to Americans’ anger about rising prices. Now they're pointing the finger at Trump, who has downplayed the impact of lingering inflation. Continue reading
Jun 25 The new housing bill is historic. Experts say it may fall short for renters most in need By Hannah Grabenstein PBS News spoke with housing experts on how the bill can address the needs of lowest-income households and where the legislation falls short. Continue reading