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The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cooled in June. It might not last
Lower gas prices briefly cooled inflation and boosted consumer spending in June, but economists warn renewed tensions with Iran and rising energy costs could quickly reverse those gains.
AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how
Artificial intelligence is fueling more than innovation—experts say the AI boom is also pushing up electricity bills, electronics prices, and other everyday costs for American consumers.
US job openings are at their highest level in nearly two years
U.S. job openings surged to a two-year high in April, but mixed labor data suggests employers are still hesitant to hire amid economic uncertainty and shifting market conditions.
Small Businesses Lead U.S. Job Losses in November
Small businesses led U.S. private-sector job losses in November, shedding 120,000 positions amid economic uncertainty, according to ADP.
Job growth stalls: US economy added just 22,000 jobs in August and unemployment rose to highest level since 2021
The US job market is stalling out. Job growth slowed to a crawl in August, and the unemployment rate rose to its highest level in nearly four years, indicating the US labor market is growing stagnant.
Inflation holds steady, but Trump’s tariffs are boosting some prices
ts got even more expensive last month, showing that President Donald Trump’s expansive tariffs are being passed along to consumers. Consumer prices rose 0.2% in July, keeping the annual inflation rate at 2.7%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orange juice importer sues Trump, says Brazil tariffs will mean higher prices for consumer
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Brazil could push up the cost of orange juice at major American supermarkets like Aldi, Walmart and Wegmans by as much as 25%, according to one US-based orange juice importer.
It hasn’t been this hard for Americans to find work since 2021
Layoffs may not be mounting, but it’s getting harder to find a job in a labor market where hiring is “anemic” as tariff-driven economic uncertainty has put a chill on some employers.
Dow soars 1,100 points after Trump team and China dramatically lower tariffs
US stocks surged on Monday after President Donald Trump’s top trade officials brokered a surprisingly dramatic de-escalation in trade tensions with China over the weekend, dropping tariffs to much lower levels, which some economists say could stave off a US recession.
The first boats carrying Chinese goods with 145% tariffs are arriving in LA. Shipments are cut in half. Expect shortages soon
American consumers are on the cusp of tough choices because of President Donald Trump’s trade war.
