Politics Jun 01 Trump faces a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Economy May 26 Even as stock market hits highs, most Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock prices that have neared record levels. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy May 13 Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midterms Although President Donald Trump has tried to put more money in middle-class pockets with tax cuts, the benefits are being eroded as prices keep rising, especially during the war with Iran. The latest numbers, released Tuesday, showed the rate of… By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Economy May 12 Watch 5:18 Inflation could hit 4% next month and stay elevated for rest of year, economist warns The latest inflation report shows price increases for American consumers in April hit a three-year high, driven by a spike in the cost of gasoline. The Consumer Price Index, which includes energy and food costs, rose 3.8% year-over-year, according to… By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins
Economy May 11 Older Americans say it's a good time to find a job. Younger people aren't buying it The schism is likely to continue fueling generational divides in politics, where younger voters have focused on economic issues such as housing costs and have registered less faith in institutions. By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
May 04 The value of the U.S. dollar has weakened since Trump took office. Experts say that can be a 'hidden tax' By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press President Donald Trump has openly supported a weaker dollar, arguing it helps American industry, and some executives agree, saying it's boosted overseas business. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch Live Nation and Ticketmaster abused monopoly power and gouged consumers, jury finds By Amna Nawaz, Murrey Jacobson, Jackson Hudgins A jury found Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster are a monopoly in violation of federal and state laws. The trial could have implications for both the company and the entertainment industry. States argued Live Nation used its control of… Continue watching
Apr 13 The U.S. is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump has taken some steps to make it easier to build houses, but he's been slow to embrace other measures. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 5:47 Candy makers quietly change recipes as climate change hits cocoa industry By Deema Zein, Mary Fecteau, Maea Lenei Buhre Earlier this week, The Hershey Company announced that it is returning all of its classic brands to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes. The move comes amid a growing backlash over the recipe changes and the use of chocolate alternatives… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 7:05 Chicago Fed president breaks down economic risks of Iran war By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Oil prices are hovering near $100 a barrel and it's raising new questions for the Federal Reserve as it tries to navigate between high inflation and a cooling job market. Chair Jerome Powell said last week the central bank is… Continue watching