inflation
The week in whoppers: Hakeem Jeffries flips inflation on its head, Chuck Schumer scaremongers on the GOP's budget bill and more
June 5, 2025 | 6:59pmHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries falsely claimed that inflation is up since President Trump took office.
Cheesecake Factory slammed for 'sad' new portion sizes on its signature item: 'This makes me mad'
June 5, 2025 | 1:38pmAre they serving slimmer slices of this fattening fave?
Hooters shutters dozens of restaurants after bankruptcy filing as industry suffers
June 5, 2025 | 11:48amAround 30 locations were closed around the country, according to local news outlets.
Trump hiring freeze hurting quality of inflation data collection: report
June 4, 2025 | 1:51pmThe Bureau of Labor Statistics reportedly reduced the number of businesses at which it checks prices for the benchmark Consumer Price Index report.
Campbell's CEO says company sees shift in American households
June 4, 2025 | 5:00amCampbell's CEO Mick Beekhuizen revealed the shift he noticed with American consumers.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reminds CBS anchor about wrong inflation prediction: 'Numbers are the best in 4 years'
June 1, 2025 | 2:18pmTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent took a victory lap Sunday over recent inflation numbers that show a key benchmark hitting a four-year low, hailing it as vindication against the naysayers who...
Fed's preferred inflation gauge cools to lowest level since September — calming rattled markets
May 30, 2025 | 11:31amEconomists and some business executives have warned that prices will likely head higher as Trump’s widespread tariffs take effect, though the timing and impact of those duties are now in doubt after...
Fed officials worried about rising inflation risks due to Trump tariffs: 'More persistent than expected'
May 28, 2025 | 2:46pmFed policymakers were less concerned about rising unemployment, the minutes from this month's meeting showed, a key reason they left rates unchanged.
Starbucks has never been more expensive — see how many minutes you have to work to afford a coffee now
May 27, 2025 | 11:46amJava website Coffeeness analyzed how many minutes Americans in each state need to clock to get their daily fix of Starbucks.
Wholesale prices plunge by most since 2020 despite Trump tariffs
May 15, 2025 | 1:11pmEconomists have predicted that Trump’s tariffs would drive up prices, and many expect the impact to show up in June or July.
Grocery store chain nationwide overcharging on items -- including some expired by 90 days: investigation
May 15, 2025 | 12:48pmAn investigation led by Consumer Reports found erroneous price tags at dozens of Kroger stores.
Here's when New Yorkers can expect to get their 'inflation refund check'
May 14, 2025 | 2:02pmMillions of New Yorkers will start receiving their so-called “inflation refund checks" in the fall, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday
The Starbucks app's most expensive order will set you back a whopping $44 — here's what's in it
May 13, 2025 | 10:27amInflation has come for everything — your rent, groceries, therapist bill — and yes, even your daily Starbucks order.
US inflation slows unexpectedly to 2.3% in April -- Trump presses Fed to slash rates: 'Just let it all happen'
May 13, 2025 | 9:10amThe Consumer Price Index jumped 2.3% in April from the year before, below March's 2.4% increase, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday.
Trump to sign executive order to cut prescription drug prices by 30% to 80% -- he says to match other countries
May 11, 2025 | 7:45pmThe US spends $400 billion on prescription drugs every year -- often triple what other countries spend and typically more than any other nation.Â
Costco customers sound off on unexpected price hikes at food court: 'Shrinkflation is evident'
May 9, 2025 | 10:18amAnother day, another Costco controversy.
Millions of NY residents to get 'inflation refund' checks —here's how much you can expect to receive
May 8, 2025 | 10:49amRoughly 8.2 million tax filers are expected to qualify for the relief payments, which will cost the state approximately $2 billion.
Tyson Foods shares sink as meatpacker warns of 'challenging market conditions' for beef
May 5, 2025 | 1:15pmDemand for Tyson's beef declined as average prices spiked 8.2% in the second quarter.
Dad in family of 5 reveals price tag for 1 day at Disney World — and haters are shocked: 'Outrageous'
May 5, 2025 | 9:46amTheir wallets were in a Disney World of hurt.
Ink trade deals ASAP to avoid a downward economic AND political spiral
May 3, 2025 | 2:57pmIt's clear that President Donald Trump’s tariff gambit has prompted numerous nations to step up with deals; his negotiators need to grab them, fast, to avoid a political and economic...