Inflation

A sharp and sustained increase in beef prices across the United States has prompted the Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into the country's powerful meat industry, as federal authorities seek to determine whether the surge reflects normal market pressures or potentially illegal conduct by major producers.

Venezuela's state pension for its elderly population is currently just 130 bolívares, around $0.30 a month, which is not even enough to buy a loaf of bread. Across the country, many older people are forced to sell personal belongings, rely on family, skip meals, stretch food and medication, or simply go without.

U.S. inflation surged in March, according to data released Friday, April 10, pushing price growth back to levels Americans last saw during the Biden era in 2024.

A majority of registered voters disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of several major issues at the start of the midterm election year, while Democrats hold a modest advantage in the fight for control of Congress, according to a new survey.

A majority of Americans continue to view the U.S. economy negatively and say they are falling behind financially, according to a new report.

Nearly half of respondents said they find groceries, utilities, health care, housing, and transportation difficult to afford, while more than a quarter reported skipping a medical check-up due to cost

Mexico's annual inflation accelerated in November, reaching 3.80%, according to figures published by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

The Politico poll also reveald that 37% of Trump's 2024 voters believe the cost of living is the worst they can remember

Nearly half of Latino voters now hold a negative view of President Trump, according to a new survey from the Intelligence Center of My Code

In Trump's latest tirade against Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he blamed Biden for Powell's appointment—despite Trump himself nominating Powell in 2017.

After the Federal Reserve chair warned that Trump's tariffs could stoke inflation, Trump responded with a furious social media tirade demanding his removal.

Donald Trump further raised tariffs on China to 125% and announced a "pause, and a substantially lowered reciprocal tariff" to countries that have not imposed retaliatory measures on the U.S.

Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin said prices are likely to start increasing as of June as most companies have enough inventory until them

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has warned that President Donald Trump's recent tariffs could lead to a global recession.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said "it's hard to project what's going to happen with prices," but most analysts are claiming such an outcome will definitely take place

Only a quarter of Americans say Trump's policies are improving their finances, while nearly twice as many say they are worse off, according to a new poll by CBS News

GOP lawmakers are rushing to protect their states from increasing prices ahead of President Donald Trump's promised implementation of global tariffs.

Trump's trade wars continue as the EU and Canada announce retaliatory tariffs after the American administration's metal duties went into effect midnight.

President Donald Trump reposted an op-ed supporting his administration and criticizing constituents for hyper-focusing on the increasing price of eggs.

The president has unveiled a range of hardball measures to bring an end to what he says is years of countries taking advantage of the United States, fuelling trade war fears and leading to warnings of another inflation spike.

Thieves stole hundreds of eggs and groceries from Seattle's Luna Park Café in a heist amid the growing black market demand for eggs driven by soaring prices.

Despite Trump's campaign pledge to lower the cost of living immediately, the White House said there is no set timeline for when Americans will see relief.

Close to 100,000 organic eggs were stolen from a Pennsylvania farm on Saturday night as egg prices surge across the country.

Waffle House added a 50-cent per egg surcharge due to soaring prices from an ongoing avian flu outbreak.

Social media erupts with #WhatICanAffordNow memes as users mock rising costs amid potential tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods.

Trump blamed the Federal Reserve for the "worst Inflation in the History of our Country" accusing the central bank of prioritizing DEI & climate over economics.

Some Democratic lawmakers have accused President Trump of failing to deliver on his campaign promise to lower grocery prices "immediately" after taking office.

Legal workshops surge nationwide as immigrant farmworkers secure guardianships, wages, and travel plans amid fears of mass deportations under Trump.

The recent outbreak of avian influenza is to blame for the shortage of eggs which experts say may not be resolved for months.

Chain retailer The Container Store, which specializes in organizational and storage-related products, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas as customers increasingly begin to cut back on discretionary spending.