Government
Will Trump lower tariffs to address affordability?(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump didn’t rule out reducing tariffs on some goods in order to address affordability concerns. When asked by Politico if he would rule out… Read More
Culture
Watch: Gas prices fall below $3 per gallon for first time since May of 2021; Trump wants $2Gas prices dropped below $3 per gallon for the first time since May of 2021, but President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’d “love to” see $2… Read More
Government
Scott Bessent tells Kristen Welker when Americans should see lower prices(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker on Sunday that Americans should start seeing lower prices on some products within weeks. Read More
Government
FDA encourages cheaper generics of pricey medications(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump’s top health advisers announced a push to cut health costs by bringing more cutting-edge generic drugs to market in a press conference… Read More
Government
Memorial Day gas prices projected at $3.08 per gallon, the cheapest in decadesGas prices will likely reach their second-lowest Memorial Day level in over two decades. The national average is expected to be $3.08 per gallon by next week’s holiday, according to… Read More
Culture
The illusion of growth: How inflation skews our perception of the stock market(The Daily Signal) – Americans can readily see the effects of record-high inflation every time they shop. Prices have soared, from the grocery store to the gas pumps. Although… Read More
Inflation
Survey: More Americans cite hardship from inflation(The Center Square) — Newly released survey data shows even more Americans are citing economic hardship from the spike in prices in recent years. Prices have risen about 18% since… Read More
Economy
Report: Majority of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, many blame rising inflation(The Center Square) – Recently released survey data reports that the majority of Americans are feeling the pain of inflation and living paycheck to paycheck. PYMNTS released its latest survey,… Read More
Economy
Wholesale vegetables price index spiked 38% last month as key inflation marker rose more than expected(The Center Square) – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released new inflation data Friday for wholesale prices with a 0.3% rise in November, part of a 7.4% increase in the… Read More
Economy
Survey shows rent delinquency rates for small businesses escalating in Illinois(The Center Square) – Small businesses in Illinois and around the country continue to face difficulties paying their rent. A survey by the small businesses network Alignable shows 40%… Read More
Agriculture
Farmers can expect high interest rates and higher costs next year(The Center Square) – Farmers borrow short term money up front every year to pay for inputs and operating expenses. At harvest time when they sell their crops, they pay… Read More
Economy
Higher prices hit the holiday season as Black Friday approaches(The Center Square) – Americans will pay higher prices for a range of goods and services for the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday shopping this year, and it looks like… Read More
Investigations
Paxton launches investigation into drug makers over inflated insulin costs(The Center Square) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into drug manufacturers, wholesalers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) over potential legal violations related to inflated costs… Read More
Economy
Producer prices rise again amid inflation woes(The Center Square) – Producer prices continued to rise in October, according to newly released federal inflation data. The producer price index rose 0.2% last month, contributing to an 8% rise… Read More
Agriculture, Economy
Agriculture researcher predicts ‘perfect storm’ for high grocery prices nationwide(The Center Square) – The cost of farming will remain volatile next year, and high grocery prices with it, according to a University of Missouri research associate for the Food… Read More
Biden administration
Biden takes heavy fire, defends himself after inflation data shows continued price increases(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden came under fire from Republican lawmakers and economists Thursday after newly released inflation data showed consumer prices continued to rise in September. “President… Read More
Economy
Prices continue to rise with food costs soaring, inflation data shows(The Center Square) – Prices continued to soar in September, newly released federal inflation data shows, as Americans struggle to afford rising food and other consumer prices. Read More
Economy
Inflation is No. 1 concern for struggling small businesses(The Center Square) – Newly released polling data shows inflation is a top concern for small businesses as prices continue to rise. The National Federation of Independent Business released the … Read More
Economy
Producer prices rose more than expected in September, federal data shows(The Center Square) – Producer prices rose more than expected in September, furthering the trend of rising costs in the U.S., according to newly released federal inflation … Read More
Economy
Americans see ‘most severe’ pay cut in 25 years due to inflation(The Center Square) – Americans are experiencing the biggest pay cut in decades in large part due to inflation, new data shows. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, one of… Read More