Inflation
The latest on inflation in the United States. Inflation rates are measured by the assessment of the general price index of goods and wages. A low and steady inflation rate is considered desirable by economists for a healthy and stable economy.
Joe Biden's polling woes could get even worse as shutdown looms
A potential federal shutdown likely won't help the his popularity among voters if "they blame the person who's unpopular" already, a political scientist said.
Gas prices rise to $7 at California stations
Prices are on the rise nationwide and recently exceeded $7 per gallon at some stations in California.
Stimulus check update: Thousands in California to get late payments
The state's Franchise Tax Board said payments will be issued by the end of September for those who qualified for the Middle Class Tax Refund but never got it.
America faces savings disaster
Americans' savings are drying up fast—leaving them vulnerable to possible economic shocks.
Health insurance costs predicted to hit 10-year high
Employers may have to eat some of their workers' insurance costs if they want them to stay.
The Results Are In: Bidenomics Is a Complete Failure
While House Republicans didn't create this mess, we are working hard to clean it up.
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New bill would give people money for gas after climate policy raises prices
A new law penalizes companies that produce more than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
McDonald's map shows cheapest Big Macs by state
Amid inflation rates increasing, a real-time updated map is showing states with the cheapest McDonald's Big Macs.
The Problem With the Housing Market Isn't Supply—It's Speculation
When will the bubble burst? Well, it looks like it already has. Rising interest rates have started to impact the market and prices are declining.
The best and worst cities for inflation in America
Miami leads the nation with an inflation rate double the national rate.
Biden will tout economy, warn of government shutdown in speech aimed at GOP
President Biden frequently invokes the term "Bidenomics" to draw a contrast between his vision for growing the American economy and the Republican Party.
Social Security update: How much payments will increase under new estimate
Inflation continues to affect seniors, who according to new Census data, are collectively experiencing more poverty.
Housing market update: What inflation report means for home costs
Inflation numbers for August are in and prices remain stubbornly high.
'Bidenomics' Gaslighting Reveals POTUS's Impotence in Lead-Up to 2024
There is simply nothing else for Biden to run on.
Europe's Leaders Are Paying a High Price at Home for Supporting Ukraine
Economic problems caused by the war in Ukraine have had very substantial political consequences. Over the past 18 months, more than a third of European Union governments have fallen.
Cars, Gas, and Groceries Will Decide the 2024 Election
The combination of runaway costs and high interest rates has been catastrophic for ordinary Americans.
Social Security update: Americans getting an extra payment this month
The Social Security Administration sends out payments for recipients on the first of each month, but there are sometimes exceptions.
This Trump appointee may hold key to Biden's reelection bid
The chances of the economy falling into recession, experts agree, depend more on rate hikes by Jerome Powell's Federal Reserve than by the president's actions.
'Bidenomics' Is Not a Viable Election Strategy
Whatever the outcome of the next election, it's obvious that American families and businesses continue to endure economic hardship.
Bidenomics falls flat for rural Americans
Rural Americans are more likely to report higher grocery prices, even as the Biden administration points to reports showing inflation on a steady decline.
Gas spikes to nearly $7 in Florida
The national average for gas prices is trending higher but remains below 2022 levels.
Biden's Inflation Roller Coaster Isn't Stopping Yet
Inflation accelerated last month, just ahead of the one-year anniversary of the deceptively named Inflation Reduction Act.
Bidenomics is Growing the Middle Class
Between countless acronyms and varying timelines for new policies to go into effect, it can be hard for Americans to know how new laws are altering our economic picture.
How Americans racked up $1 trillion of credit card debt
Households have turned to credit cards to maintain their living standards as the cost of living went up, experts said—a move that can have harmful consequences.
Biden's economy is a risky bet for 2024 election
"There seems to be this perception and messaging problem for the administration right now," one pollster told Newsweek.
Social Security update: How much payments are expected to increase
The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment in October.
Map shows which states have better Fitch credit ratings than U.S.
Sixteen states have maintained their AAA Fitch rating despite the U.S. rating drop to AA+.
Greg Abbott celebrates Texas credit rating as U.S. suffers downgrade
On Tuesday, Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. credit rating to AA+, but the Lonestar State retained its top rating of AAA.
Biden's economy is really great—Except one key area
The Biden administration has celebrated the last few economic reports, but one thing may be standing in the way of his ability to declare an economic victory.
Florida car insurance has gone up nearly 25% since DeSantis became governor
Car owners in the Sunshine State pay the highest car insurance premiums in the entire country.
