Economy May 15 Why Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than ever By Tom Krisher, Associated Press
Economy Oct 14 As rent and food prices rise, retail sales remained flat in September The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged in September from August as rising prices for rent and food chipped away at money available for other things. By Anne D'Innocenzio
Economy Oct 13 Watch 3:58 Inflation remains stubbornly high despite Federal Reserve’s efforts to stabilize costs The latest inflation numbers are still above 8%, a 40-year high with prices rising for housing, medical care, new cars, air travel and more. It will almost surely mean another significant interest rate hike in a few weeks. Economist Diane… By Amna Nawaz
Economy Oct 11 Watch 7:06 The major factors driving up the cost of food Another report on the pace of inflation in the U.S. is due later this week and there's some hope that it's slowing. But most people have noticed higher prices at the grocery store on everything from dairy to meat to… By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes