Economy Apr 14 U.S. wholesale prices surged 4% last month during the Iran war By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Nation Apr 06 Watch 8:53 Farmers warn of food price spike as war drives up fuel and fertilizer costs About a third of the world’s fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and its effective closure is causing shortages and price spikes for fertilizer during the crucial spring planting season. That has led to fears of elevated food… By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Nov 25 Watch 9:06 Rising prices and government cutbacks leave food banks struggling nationwide As the holiday season begins, food banks across the nation are still struggling to keep up with the need. That's partly fueled by the disruption in SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, but there will also be more restrictions and… By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Addison Briley
Politics Oct 22 Trump defends record after possible plan to buy Argentine beef draws pushback President Donald Trump, facing criticism from beef producers and ag-state Republicans on his proposal to purchase beef from Argentina, boasted Wednesday about his record for America’s ranchers. By Associated Press
Economy Aug 19 Watch 7:36 The climate and market factors driving beef prices to record highs Beef prices have soared to all-time highs with many families feeling the squeeze. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the factors driving prices higher. By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes
Nov 27 Why are eggs getting more expensive again? By Dee-Ann Durbin, Josh Funk, Mark Vancleave, Associated Press The average price for a dozen eggs in U.S. cities was $3.37 in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading
Nov 14 Food prices worried most voters, but they likely won't see lower grocery bills under Trump By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Trump often railed on the campaign trail against hefty price increases for bacon, cereal and other products. But the steep food price inflation that stunned the U.S. and other parts of the world in 2021 and 2022 had complicated causes… Continue reading
Aug 16 Harris has proposed a slew of economic policies. Here's a look at what's in them By Will Weissert, Associated Press Among other proposals, Harris wants to increase homebuilding and affordable housing stock, provide more tax incentives for first-time homebuyers, and cancel accumulated medical debt for millions of Americans. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 4:23 Inflation cools but rising prices still dominate Americans' view of economy By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes Inflation cooled somewhat in April, according to new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consumer price index rose at an annual rate of 3.4 percent, in line with expectations. But overall, inflation hasn't yet come down quite to… Continue watching
Jan 05 Global food prices fell in 2023 compared to 2022, except for sugar and rice By Associated Press The drop in food commodity prices in 2023 comes despite a difficult year for food security around the world. Continue reading