The ‘rockets and feathers’ effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not
Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years: rockets and feathers. Rockets,…
Why your power bill may rise despite the lower default market offer
Like millions of Australians, Russell Smith took heart last month when he heard the news that benchmark electricity…
Thanks to Trump’s Iran War Disaster, Fossil Fuel Industry to Enjoy $700 Billion Windfall in 2026
US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran may finally be reaching a close. But consumers and businesses around…
Economist’s Gas Price Warning Stuns MS NOW Host
Economist Henrietta Treyz momentarily stunned MS NOW’s Alex Witt into silence with her prediction about when gas prices…
Consumer sentiment rebounds slightly after hitting lowest level on record
People shop at a grocery store in Manhattan on February 27, 2026 in New York City. – Spencer…
How to Cut Everyday Expenses to Save Money
If things feel more expensive these days, it’s because they are. Between rising grocery bills, gas prices, insurance…
High gas prices, Iran war take huge toll on U.S. consumer confidence
After weeks of war with no end in sight, and gas prices rising faster than they have in…
‘Fix the system’ or watch Pauline Hanson tear it down, Hastie warns
Canberra must respond to Australians’ concerns and “fix the system” or watch “people like Pauline Hanson” tear it…
US-Iran war live updates: Seven US allies indicate ‘readiness to contribute’
Welcome to our live coverage of the US and Israel’s war on Iran. Iran no longer has the…
Iran war drives up cost of living in Asia, hits crucial tech industries
Chathura, a taxi driver in Sri Lanka, usually spends his days shuttling tourists between beach cities on their…
What happens during a gas crisis? Your grandparents have a reason to bring up what could come next
Picture this: you’re running out of the house to go see Blazing Saddles at the drive-in with friends.…
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the…