Inflation
Biden Calls 'Malarky' on Republicans Who Say He Doesn't Get Inflation
"(Republicans) want to talk down the recovery because they voted against the legislation that made it happen," the president said.
Why Economists Are Praising Biden When 60 Percent of Voters Say He's Failed
"There's just a lot of historical evidence Americans do not like inflation," said Brookings Institution economist Gary Burtless.
U.S. Inflation Continues to Rock Mexico's Economy
"The U.S.-Mexico border is so intertwined that whatever happens on the one of the sides is going to affect the other," said one migration analyst.
New Car Sales in 2022 Will Rebound More as Chip Supply Improves: Analyst
"We're seeing 2022 as being an improvement over 2021, but it's not going to start January third or fourth," said Phil Amsrud, an IHS Markit analyst.
Turkey Reports 36 Percent Inflation Rate, Food Prices Rise by 43 Percent
The Turkish Statistical Institute published the staggering findings on Monday.
Biden Administration Aims to Tackle High Meat Prices By Upping Competition
Meat prices have risen 16 percent from a year ago, with an especially high 20.9 percent jump in beef prices.
Over Half of American Households Priced Out of Used Car Purchase
Automobile website Edmunds reported that the average cost of a used vehicle in November was $29,011, a 39 percent increase from November of 2020.
Joe Biden's Approval Ratings Fail to Improve as President Faces Gloomy 2022
Most Americans approved of the president until late August, when a political see-change saw a majority disapproving for the first time.
How Biden's 2021 Stock Market Performance Compares to Trump's First Year
The U.S. economy has grown faster this year than in any previous president's first year since Jimmy Carter, back in 1977.
Inflation Sees Average Americans Paying More for Their Goods Than Wealthy
"We estimate that inflation in 2021 will require the average U.S. household to spend around $3,500 more," a new study states.
Man Builds Massive Christmas Light Show, Expects Utility Bill to Rise $500
Manny Duarte has a holiday light show in his front yard in Delaware with 24,000 LED lights costing an estimated $20,000 and is open to the public until Sunday.
Phoenix, Tampa, Miami Lead U.S. Housing Market as Sales, Prices Still Surge
Phoenix, Tampa and Miami led the U.S. housing market in October.
Sales See Holiday Shoppers Unbothered By Price Increases, Supply Shortages
Holiday sales rose 8.5 percent this year compared to 2020, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Foreign Tourists Flood Turkish Towns to Shop As Nation's Currency Declines
As Turkey faces an economic crisis, foreign tourists have been taking advantage of the lower prices, flooding into markets in the country for holiday shopping.
Majority of Americans Say Inflation Has Affected Their Lives, Blame Biden
Inflation is at nearly a 40-year high, according to the latest data from the Labor Department.
U.S. Median Home Price Tops $416K in November, Only Midwest Sales Slumped
For the housing market in November, the Midwest saw a quarter drop in home sales, but the West saw a 53.2% increase in sales and the Northeast saw a 15.6% rise.
Americans' Economic Confidence at Lowest Point Since Pandemic's Start: Poll
The poll found 40 percent of adults in the U.S. describe the current economic conditions in the country as fair; 42 percent called economic conditions "poor."
The Great Fed Crack-Up Begins
There is a distinct possibility the Federal Reserve is about to hit a wall, and that its very constitutional underpinnings will soon come into question.
Poll: 4 in 10 Americans Say It's Harder to Afford Holiday Gifts This Year
A poll conducted by the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that many Americans are feeling the effects of inflation.
Europe's Energy Crisis Just Got Even Worse
In France, the electricity price stood at €442.88 per megawatt hour (MWh) on Monday, the highest amount in Europe and its highest price since 2009.
NASCAR Driver Brandon Brown Speaks Out On 'Let's Go Brandon' Chants
The NASCAR driver writes for Newsweek about how he has been thrust into world of politics by inadvertently becoming a Republican catchphrase.
My Name Is Brandon
As a pro driver, I never expected to be in the passenger seat of my own viral moment.
White House Says Joe Manchin 'Reversed' His Position on Build Back Better
The Biden admin said Sunday it will press Manchin "to see if he will reverse his position yet again, to honor his prior commitments and be true to his word."
More Stimulus Checks? Seniors' Group Fundraises to Lobby for $1,400 Checks
The Senior Citizens League said another "emergency check could be a lifeline to a lot of people."
U.S. Home Construction Increases Nearly 12 Percent in November, High Demand
According to the Commerce Department, the average price of a home in October was a record $407,700, an increase of 18 percent from last year.
Voters Think Joe Biden Is Making Inflation Worse, Not Better: Poll
The poll for Fox News found that rising prices had caused financial hardship for two-thirds of Americans.
Federal Reserve Readies to Take Fast Steps With Interest Rates in 2022
The Federal Reserve could increase interest rates as early as the first half of 2022 due to withdrawing monthly bond purchases at twice the speed it announced.
Retail Spending Rose in November; Experts Optimistic for Holiday Season
Retail spending increased by 0.3 percent in November, compared to the 1.8 percent rise in October, but experts are still confident in the holiday season.
Joe Manchin Voices Inflation Concerns, Signaling Problems for Biden Bill
"Inflation is real, it's not transitory. It's alarming.... And I think that should be something we're concerned about," the West Virginia Democrat said.
Bank of America CEO Confident on Economy as Consumers Spend at High Rates
But Brian Moynihan remains concerned about the potential impact of inflation and supply-chain issues on the economy heading into the winter season.