US workers lose buying power after war drives up prices
Americans have seen their paycheck eaten up by a surge in everyday costs recently.
More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices
Families are facing rising grocery prices just as many are losing access to SNAP.
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
Company executives and retail analysts say many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where.
Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares
Flights already are more expensive during the summer since there’s more demand.
America In Focus: mortgage rate rises while Wall Street looks to continue its winning ways
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week.
With gold near $5,000 an ounce, Americans empty their attics, and buyers hire to keep up
Precious metals buyers say higher prices have enticed more Americans to cash out.
From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts
Many fear what the rapid adoption of AI will mean for their job prospects.
Summer travel 2026 will be most expensive in years as airlines aren’t backing off high prices
Summer 2026 will be one of the most costly for consumers in a long time.
Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead
Costs are piling up for businesses during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran — and many economists see a bleak outlook, with some bracing for a downturn in hiring…