Gas prices soar around the world amid Russia-Ukraine war, rebound from COVID-19
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
Wheat and barley shortage: How Russia-Ukraine war triggered a global food crisis
Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.
Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.
Fed raises key interest rate in largest hike since 1994
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades.
Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas and diesel, fewer profits
In a draft letter to refiners, Biden said their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high gas prices.
In a draft letter to refiners, Biden said their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high gas prices.
Gas prices hit $5 nationwide for the first time ever
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.
US inflation hit 8.6% in May, a new 40-year high
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
Soaring gas prices pump the brakes on return-to-work efforts
Google employees, contractors protest return-to-work requirement wiping out paycheck with costly commute.
Google employees, contractors protest return-to-work requirement wiping out paycheck with costly commute.
May jobs report: US added 390,000 jobs last month as hiring remained robust
U.S. employers added a healthy 390,000 jobs in May 2022, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
U.S. employers added a healthy 390,000 jobs in May 2022, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
Walmart to create 4,000 jobs with 4 new fulfillment centers
The first of the four new new fulfillment centers will open this summer in Illinois. These centers will provide faster shipping of items to customers.
The first of the four new new fulfillment centers will open this summer in Illinois. These centers will provide faster shipping of items to customers.
US gas prices could top $5 a gallon by mid-June, analyst predicts
With gas prices exceeding $4 nationwide, one expert believes there’s a way you can save a few dollars at the pump by changing your driving habits.
With gas prices exceeding $4 nationwide, one expert believes there’s a way you can save a few dollars at the pump by changing your driving habits.
Key inflation measure slowed in April for the first time since 2020
High inflation is still causing hardships, but any slowing of price increases, if it can be sustained, will provide some modest relief.
High inflation is still causing hardships, but any slowing of price increases, if it can be sustained, will provide some modest relief.
Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
BBB warns against baby formula scams amid national shortage: 'Scammers are watching'
The baby formula shortage could inspire scammers to strike online, the Better Business Bureau warns.
The baby formula shortage could inspire scammers to strike online, the Better Business Bureau warns.
Nestle flies baby formula to US from Europe to ease shortage
Nestle is shipping Gerber baby formula from the Netherlands and Alfamino formula from Switzerland to the United States to help with a formula shortage crisis that has left parents struggling to find supplies in stores.
Nestle is shipping Gerber baby formula from the Netherlands and Alfamino formula from Switzerland to the United States to help with a formula shortage crisis that has left parents struggling to find supplies in stores.
Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'
The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."
The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."
6 months in, Biden's infrastructure plan has 4,300 projects
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
Inflation gave most Americans a 2.6% wage cut in April
The typical US worker is worse off today than they were a year ago due to inflation.
The typical US worker is worse off today than they were a year ago due to inflation.
Application deadline for $500 monthly Chicago cash assistance program is Friday
Friday is the final day Chicago residents can apply for the city's $500 monthly cash assistance program.
Friday is the final day Chicago residents can apply for the city's $500 monthly cash assistance program.
US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
President Biden vows to bring inflation under control
"The first cause of inflation is a once-in-a-century pandemic," Biden said. "A second cause – Mr. Putin's war in Ukraine."
"The first cause of inflation is a once-in-a-century pandemic," Biden said. "A second cause – Mr. Putin's war in Ukraine."