Economy Oct 19 Consumer concerns grow as retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools By Dee-Ann Durbin, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Economy Oct 14 Watch 4:57 Economist breaks down new inflation report and what's driving prices higher With the midterm elections just three weeks away, a new inflation report shows prices rising faster than expected, putting more pressure on Americans struggling with the cost of everyday essentials. To discuss what the latest numbers mean for Americans, Amna… By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Geoff Bennett
Economy Oct 14 The Social Security COLA for 2027 is set. Here's what experts say you need to know This year's increase is 3.6%, based on inflation data, amounting to a little more than $900 next year. By Hannah Grabenstein
Nation Oct 09 Your child may be automatically enrolled in a Trump Account. Here's what to know Your child may be enrolled in a “Trump Account” whether you realize it or not. Rolled out earlier this year, the Trump Accounts program allows parents to claim special investment accounts for children who are 18 years old or younger. By Adriana Morga, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
Economy Oct 02 Watch 6:34 What a hiring slowdown signals about the state of the U.S. economy U.S. hiring slowed in September as employers added just 29,000 jobs. The disappointing jobs report has wide-reaching implications for consumer prices and interest rates, and it comes a month before Americans head to the polls for midterm elections. Amna Nawaz… By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Molly Mazilu
Oct 01 Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows By Jill Colvin, Linley Sanders, Associated Press A majority, 65%, of U.S. adults now blame Trump’s policies for persistently high costs more than factors outside of his control, signaling growing weariness over his aggressive use of tariffs and continued unhappiness with the war with Iran. Continue reading
Sep 29 Americans' opinion of economy drops to lowest level since 2014 By Matt Ott, Associated Press Americans’ confidence in the economy sank to the lowest level in more than a decade this month as prices remain elevated and wages stagnate amid the ongoing Iran war. Continue reading
Sep 28 Watch 6:31 High mortgage rates compound housing affordability challenges By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins, Molly Mazilu The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is back above 7% for the first time in twenty months. It’s rough news for the housing market and homebuyers already struggling with rising prices elsewhere. It comes as Treasury yields, which impact… Continue watching
Sep 24 Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America, a year after big wave of closings By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press The company didn't say Thursday which coffeehouses will close, how many are located in the U.S. or how many are unionized. Continue reading
Sep 24 Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press So far this year, claims have mostly stayed below 220,000 — historically low. Continue reading