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U.S. consumer sentiment falls as inflation fears rise
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a three-month low in March as inflation fears grew, driven by rising gas prices and Middle East conflict, survey shows.
US inflation steady as Iran conflict drives up oil prices
US inflation held steady in February but rising oil prices from the Iran conflict pushed gasoline costs higher, raising concerns about future consumer prices.
Poll finds homes and cars out of reach for many Americans
A new poll finds many Americans say homes, new cars and health care are unaffordable as rising costs continue to squeeze middle-class household budgets.
US consumer confidence rises; labor worries persist
U.S. consumer confidence rose in February, but more Americans say jobs are hard to get, signaling ongoing labor market risks.
US consumer prices rise as inflation pressures persist
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2% in January as inflation pressures persisted, keeping the Federal Reserve cautious on interest rate cuts.
AI romance scams cost Coloradans millions
AI-driven romance scams cost Coloradans nearly $16 million yearly, using voice cloning, deepfakes and fake crypto investments to target online daters.
US consumer confidence hits 11-year low in January
U.S. consumer confidence fell to an 11-year low in January as worries about jobs, high prices and inflation raised concerns about slower spending.
Supreme Court to hear Bayer bid to curb Roundup lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Bayer’s appeal to limit Roundup cancer lawsuits, a case that could affect tens of thousands of claims nationwide.
US consumer confidence falls again in December survey
U.S. consumer confidence fell for a fifth straight month in December as business conditions turned negative and worries about jobs and income grew.
US inflation slows in November amid missing CPI data
U.S. consumer inflation slowed to 2.7% in November, but missing CPI data from a federal shutdown distorted the report, economists warn.
Holiday shoppers feel strain as prices stay high, poll finds
An AP-NORC poll shows U.S. holiday shoppers struggling with high prices, dipping into savings and delaying purchases as many view the economy as poor.
LexisNexis® report shows rising home insurance peril severity
LexisNexis’ 2025 U.S. Home Trends Report shows rising peril severity, record catastrophic claims and growing climate-driven risks impacting home insurance costs.
