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,…
US gas prices jump as Iran war rattles markets
Gas prices have surged following President Donald Trump’s renewed attacks on Iran, News.Az reports, citing The Independent. On…
‘Confusopoly’ blamed as power bill messages befuddle consumers
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…
Memorial Day gas prices near record as Trump weighs Iran deal
Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend are rivaling the record set in 2022, largely due to the war…
Up and up: rising gas prices having effects on land and sea
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Gas prices have gone up dramatically over the past month and it’s affecting one…
Americans carrying record $18.8T in debt; analyst says most is ‘good’ but warns of the bad
(TNND) — Americans’ household debt continued its steady climb to hit a record $18.8 trillion, according to the…
Rising Gas Prices and April CPI Seen Adding Pressure on US Household Budgets
A fresh batch of consumer price data in the coming week is likely to affirm Americans’ growing frustration…
Consumers are confusing the hell out of me. What am I missing?
I need help understanding US consumers. Maybe I am increasingly out of touch because I can now afford…
The US keeps talking about gas prices — but it’s diesel costs that could impact your life the most
While gasoline prices remain high at pumps across the U.S., experts warn that the cost of another fuel…
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…