Economy Oct 29 Inflation heats up again, days before midterm elections By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Politics Oct 26 Trump promised to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections Voters blame Trump, pointing to the Republican president's tariff policies and the war he started with Iran. By Jill Colvin, Josh Boak, Associated Press
Economy Oct 15 Retail sales saw 0.8% bump in September, but big chunk of spending went to paying for gas Excluding business at gas stations, retail sales rose 0.2% in September. The government figures aren’t adjusted for inflation, which accelerated last month as gasoline and many other goods and services became more expensive. By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Economy Oct 15 How much longer will consumers be willing to muscle through higher prices? High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans' dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now… By Christopher Rugaber, 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
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 23 3 things to know about rising diesel prices and how they affect you By Maria Ramirez Uribe Diesel prices have reached historic highs as a result of the U.S. war in Iran and Russia’s war in Ukraine, and consumers will bear the brunt of the rising cost, experts say. Continue reading
Sep 21 Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war By Steve Peoples, Jesse Bedayn, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Interviews with voters in several states, along with a fresh round of national polling, reveal an overwhelming sense of frustration that skyrocketing gas prices — a direct result of President Donald Trump's war — are creating serious and sustained financial… Continue reading
Sep 11 U.S. diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. Continue reading
Sep 11 U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked, squeezing Americans' finances U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away. Continue reading