Fed rate hike will likely push borrowing costs on credit cards, mortgages — but benefit savers
The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers.
US household income top pre-pandemic levels for the 1st time as Americans struggle with inflation
U.S. household income finally topped pre-pandemic levels last year, a stark sign of how the past five years of rising prices have limited Americans’ earnings and purchasing power.
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues
The average price of regular gas was $4.14 a gallon heading into the holiday, nearly a dollar higher than last year and well above the previous Labor Day weekend record…
Many everyday costs eased in July, while some remain near record highs. Here’s a closer look at consumer prices.
The Tribune is tracking 11 everyday costs for Americans — eggs, milk, bread, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, chicken, ground beef, gasoline, electricity and natural gas — and how they are changing,…
Americans have never paid this much for fuel so late in the year
Gas and diesel prices are at a record seasonal high.
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.