Economy Oct 01 Average long-term U.S. mortgage hits highest level in nearly 3 years By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Economy Oct 01 More swings for bond yields rattle financial markets worldwide High yields slow the economy by making it more expensive for everyone to borrow money, while undercutting prices for stocks and other investments. By Stan Choe, Associated Press
Economy Sep 29 Americans' opinion of economy drops to lowest level since 2014 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. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Politics Sep 28 In Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the GOP Johnson is an ally of President Donald Trump and is in no apparent danger of securing a sixth term in Congress. But high prices, the war in Iran and the dim economic mood provide a snapshot of the grim outlook… By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Health Sep 25 Watch 6:34 Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms Health care is at the center of a political debate as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs. Enrollment in the marketplaces created by the ACA dropped this year, mainly due to the expiration of federal credits. Vice President Vance… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
Sep 24 Watch 8:42 How the diesel price spike is rippling through nearly every part of the economy By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins A rapid surge in the price of diesel fuel is straining businesses and threatening to raise costs across the economy. It’s also putting pressure on President Trump to bring relief at the pump, including through a diesel export ban that’s… Continue watching
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 Fighting inflation likely to be 'painful,' Chicago Fed president says By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that the central bank may have to cause economic pain in the form of higher unemployment to combat stubbornly high inflation. Continue reading
Sep 20 Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The low interest-rate, low-inflation world that lasted for nearly 15 years after the Great Recession is over and a higher-priced, higher-rate world is taking its place. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 6:54 Interest rate hike a 'reassuring' sign Fed is acting independently, economist says By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a point, the first hike in three years. It comes as the war in Iran continues to put pressure on prices and is the first major move by Fed Chair… Continue watching