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, rates… 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 Statistics… 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 and… Read More
Culture
Inflation rises to 3.8%, driven by energy prices(The Center Square) – Inflation increased 0.6% in April, with an overall rate of 3.8% over the last 12 months, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor… Read More
Government
Trump confirms gas tax suspension push as prices hit $4.52(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced legislation Monday to suspend the federal gas tax, putting specific legislative language behind a proposal President Donald Trump endorsed earlier… Read More
Opinion
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 number… 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 beginning to… 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 Americans… Read More
Culture
CNN found way to frame Trump’s tamer inflation report more negatively than Biden’s sky-high numbers(Daily Caller News Foundation) – CNN framed 6% inflation under former President Joe Biden more positively than 2.7% inflation under President Donald Trump in separate X posts. “US inflation is… 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 showed domestic… Read More
Culture
Watch: Gas prices fall below $3 per gallon for first time since May of 2021; Trump wants $2 ÂGas 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 $2… 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 weeks. 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 shows Biden-era inflation… Read More
Culture
Watch: CNN reporter can barely believe “better than expected” Trump inflation report that food and energy prices are downInflation 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 report that showed energy prices… 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 – something… 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, according to… 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 up… Read More
Government
Annual inflation rate declines in latest federal data(The Center Square) – Lower energy prices drove down inflation in February, according to new federal data released this week. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released new data Wednesday… Read More
Public Education
College tuition rose 3.4% in 2024, report finds(The Center Square) – With the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year coming soon, recent data shows that while college tuition and fees have inevitably increased, the cost of… Read More