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Jun 8, 2026

US public’s inflation expectations steady in May despite Middle East conflict

The New York Fed survey shows US public inflation expectations largely unchanged in may amid middle east tensions and rising gasoline prices.

May 12, 2026

US consumer inflation posts largest gain in three years amid energy price surge

U.S. consumer inflation rose sharply in April, driven by energy and food prices, marking the largest annual increase in three years amid geopolitical tensions.

Mar 27, 2026

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.

Mar 11, 2026

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.

Feb 27, 2026

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.

Feb 24, 2026

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.

Feb 13, 2026

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.

Feb 12, 2026

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.

Jan 27, 2026

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.

Jan 16, 2026

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.

Dec 23, 2025

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.

Dec 18, 2025

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.