Culture
Everyday Economics: The Fed isn’t just pausing. The ground under interest rates has shifted(The Center Square) – For two years, there was only one question about the Federal Reserve: when do they cut? This week, that question quietly died. On Wednesday,… Read More
Culture
U.S. inflation cools to 3.5% in better than expected June report(The Center Square) – U.S. inflation decreased by 0.4% in June, for a seasonally adjusted total of 3.5% over the year, driven by rapidly falling energy costs, according to… Read More
Politics
Poll: Voters give Trump worse marks on economy than job overall(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump’s economic approval has fallen further than his overall job approval, a reversal from the economic strength that got him elected, a new… Read More
Government
Everyday Economics: A new chair, a shorter statement, a Fed that stopped talking cuts(The Center Square) – The Federal Reserve left interest rates alone last Wednesday, holding its benchmark in the 3.50%–3.75% range for a fourth straight meeting – after standing pat… Read More
Culture
WATCH: Vice President JD Vance juggles attacks from hosts of “The View”In what was marketed as a book interview, Vice President JD Vance sparred with the hosts of “The View” about President Donald Trump’s recent statements on the economy and… Read More
Culture
Everyday Economics: Working more, falling behind(The Center Square) – Housing starts. May was another disappointment for anyone betting on a stronger year for the housing market, and single-family construction looks set to keep falling. Yes,… Read More
Politics
POLL: Voter inflation concern hits record high as prices keep climbing(The Center Square) – Voter concern about inflation and prices has surged to its highest level since The Center Square began tracking the issue. According to… Read More
Government
Inflation spikes to 4.2% in May, highest in three years(The Center Square) – U.S. inflation rose by 0.5% in May, coming up to 4.2% over the past 12 months, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor… Read More
Culture
Job market notches third straight month of solid growth(The Daily Signal) – REUTERS–The U.S. economy posted a third straight month of strong job gains in May, confirming the labor market was gaining traction after stumbling last year… Read More
Illinois
Analysis: Windy City residents face debt storm, rank No. 1 in financial distressChicago has long marketed itself as a world-class city with global ambition.It was the City That Works.But Chicago no longer works, according to a… Read More
Government
Inflation hits 5-year low, wages growInflation has registered the smallest annual increase in nearly five years as consumer prices rose 2.4% in the 12 months through January, below consensus forecasts of 2.5%. Combined with wage data released this week, the numbers suggest workers are… Read More
Culture
Investor tells Tucker Carlson real cause of high prices, inflation(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Investor Peter Schiff told Daily Caller News Foundation co-founder Tucker Carlson on Monday that the amount of money printed by the government has caused… Read More
Government
Merry Christmas, economy! Inflation data comes in chill as holiday spending, GDP growth upU.S. inflation data released last week painted a decidedly better-than-expected picture for consumers heading into the holiday season. And Tuesday, the Commerce Department released a report that… Read More
Culture
Watch: Gas prices fall below $3 per gallon for first time since May of 2021; Trump wants $2Gas prices dropped below $3 per gallon for the first time since May of 2021, but President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’d “love to” see… Read More
Government
Scott Bessent tells Kristen Welker when Americans should see lower prices(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker on Sunday that Americans should start seeing lower prices on some products within… Read More
Opinion
Blue cities catch the blues as economic optimism rises in America’s heartland, survey findsAmericans outside of blue urban areas are feeling far more optimistic about the country’s future than big city residents, a new survey reveals. The poll by the American Communities Project/Ipsos… Read More
Inflation
Watch: CNN reporter can barely believe “better than expected” Trump inflation report that food and energy prices are down(The Heartlander) — Inflation was almost flat under President Donald Trump in July, and CNN could barely believe it.CNN business reporter Vanessa Yurkevich was amazed at the latest… Read More
Culture
Net migration on pace to be negative after record deportations(Daily Caller News Foundation) – CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten said Saturday on “CNN Newsroom” that net migration into the U.S. is on track to be negative –… Read More
Government
Memorial Day gas prices projected at $3.08 per gallon, the cheapest in decadesGas prices will likely reach their second-lowest Memorial Day level in over two decades. The national average is expected to be $3.08 per gallon by next week’s holiday,… Read More
Culture
Everyday economics: Housing market takes center stage in the week ahead(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy continues to send mixed signals as we navigate through May 2025. Last week’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April showed inflation ticking… Read More