Strawberry prices could rise
A Commerce Department report expected by Tuesday, Aug. 18, eventually could impact the cost of strawberries in the U.S.
U.S. economy
Wall Street hangs near its records
U.S. stocks are drifting near their record heights on Monday, ahead of a week where profit reports from the nation’s biggest retailers could give a hint about how shoppers are dealing with high inflation and a slowing job market.
Retail spending dropped in July
U.S. consumers cut back on retail spending last month.
US stocks rise toward records as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad
The U.S. stock market is rising toward an all-time high on Thursday following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad. Stocks also got a lift from easing oil prices in their latest yo-yo move.
Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
U.S. inflation declined slightly last month as the cost of gas and groceries slipped, though prices are still rising more quickly than before the Iran war, posing challenges for the White House as the midterm elections near.
Wall Street drifts near its all-time high as oil prices keep swinging
U.S. stocks are hanging around their records on Tuesday, while oil prices keep swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.
Survey: 25% of teens use food delivery in school
Food delivery apps are quite popular with American teens.
Many use credit, savings for groceries in 2025
One-in-five Americans pulled money from savings to pay for groceries last year.
Jobless claims at lowest since 1969
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits is at its lowest level since 1969.
Cost of healthcare up to $185K
Staying healthy in retirement may cost more than ever.
