Economy May 29 ConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil for $17.1 billion in all-stock deal as energy prices rise By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Nation Oct 11 Exxon Mobil to buy Pioneer Natural for $59.5 billion, doubling down on fossil fuels as energy prices surge Including debt, Exxon is committing about $64.5 billion to the acquisition announced Wednesday, leaving no doubt of the Texas energy company's commitment to fossil fuels as energy prices surge. By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Economy Sep 13 August inflation rises due to higher gas prices, yet underlying core measures cooled Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, so-called core prices rose 4.3 percent, down from 4.7 percent in July and the smallest increase in nearly two years. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
World Oct 18 EU faces battle to keep energy prices from tanking struggling economy European Union leaders enter a crucial stretch this week to make sure runaway energy prices and short supplies do not further weaken their struggling economies and foment unrest. By Raf Casert, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
Economy Aug 26 Inflation eased in July as consumer prices and income rose Inflation eased last month as energy prices tumbled, according to a report closely watched by the Federal Reserve. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Mar 31 Watch 5:16 News Wrap: Severe storms leave widespread damages across six state in the Deep South In our news wrap, a huge weather system blasted its way across six states killing at least two people, the defense rested in the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the space-tourism venture… Continue watching
Sep 20 UK government says lights will stay on despite energy price surge By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Britain's business secretary says there is no danger that people won't be able to heat their homes this winter after a surge in natural gas prices forced him to hold emergency talks with energy suppliers and consumer groups. Continue reading
Jan 30 Economy slowed in final quarter of 2014 By Simone Pathe The U.S. economy grew 2.6 percent in the last three months of 2014, more slowly than in the previous two quarters of the year. Continue reading
Feb 02 Consumer Spending Drops in December While Savings Rates Increase By PBS News Hour Consumers cut spending for a sixth straight month in December and, heeding the impact of the recession-laden economy, boosted their savings rates to the highest level since May, according to the latest round of government reports. Continue reading
Jul 16 Consumer Prices Rise at Fastest Rate Since ’82 By Admin, PBS News Hour The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices jumped 1.1 percent in June, marking the fastest rise in more than a quarter century and fueling further concerns over inflation levels in the jittery U.S. economy. Continue reading