Dec 12 Consumers aren't having a very merry holiday season, AP-NORC poll finds By Josh Boak, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press Roughly half of Americans say it’s harder than usual to afford the things they want to give as holiday gifts, and similar numbers are delaying big purchases or cutting back on nonessential purchases more than they would normally. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 8:38 Trump's affordability speech turns into a rant against immigrants By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson President Trump was on the road in Pennsylvania Tuesday to address affordability, an issue that has dragged down his approval ratings. But at the event the president reverted to campaign mode, delivering a long speech that included a rant about… Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch 11:01 Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks out about President Trump as she prepares to leave Congress By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene rose to national prominence as one of the most vocal backers of President Trump. But the pair fell out after she called for the extension of expiring health care subsidies and for the release of… Continue watching
Dec 02 WATCH: Trump says the word 'affordability' is a 'con job' by the Democrats By Steff Staples President Trump suggested that the rising cost of living in the United States is a "fake narrative" that is being pushed by Democrats. Continue reading
Dec 01 The economy is giving mixed signals. Here's what experts say they mean By Hannah Grabenstein If you’re confused about the economy right now, you’re in good company. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 4:09 The factors influencing turkey prices this Thanksgiving By Tim McPhillips Inflation, tariffs and bird flu are all playing a role in how much you'll be paying for your holiday meal this year. PBS News digital video producer Tim McPhillips spoke with a food economist to break down the costs. Continue watching
Oct 24 Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost luster By Lisa Leff, Associated Press Target, which has about 1,980 U.S. stores, lost ground to Walmart and Amazon in recent years as inflation caused shoppers to curtail their discretionary spending. Continue reading
Oct 24 Social Security recipients will get an average increase of $56 per month By Associated Press The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, agency officials said Friday. Continue reading
Oct 24 U.S. inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Consumer prices increased 3% in September from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Friday, up from 2.9% in August. Continue reading
Oct 17 How Trump's approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC poll By Steve Peoples, Linley Sanders, Associated Press The survey reveals that Trump's apparent success on the world stage has not improved his overall standing at home. Continue reading