Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, highlighting affordability challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a
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As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency official is set to testify in federal court Tuesday about the U.S. government’s plans
Truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping in South Carolina
A truck-driving preacher who helped thwart an alleged kidnapping attempt in South Carolina — all caught on his rig’s dashboard camera — said Thursday that
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they
Supreme Court rejects Florida’s bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court last Tuesday rejected Florida’s long-shot attempt to sue California and Washington state over the issuance of commercial driver licenses
US employers likely added 105,000 jobs in May with labor market stable despite costly Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — The American job market has climbed out of a rut. But it’s still trudging along tepidly, frustrating young people and others out
US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low
Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are
Trump makes changes to steel, aluminum and copper tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday adjusted tariffs on some steel, aluminum and copper imports, lowering some tariffs on farming equipment and
US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war. U.S. employers
Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds
NEW YORK (AP) — Businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the
Oil prices fall on optimism over talks of Iran ceasefire extension
Oil prices fell and markets inched higher before the opening bell Friday, adding to records a day earlier on optimism over a tentative deal to
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans’ finances and creating political challenges for
US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty
WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war. The Labor Department
As US stock market hits new highs, 2 of 3 Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock
Oil giant BP ousts chairman over ‘conduct’
BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.” The departure was abrupt and unexpected,
Oil and gas prices to remain high in Europe at least until the end of 2027, officials say
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — European Union officials said Friday that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to remain above what they were before the
2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
As someone who is “not the best person with bugs and stuff,” Stephanie Bernaba never imagined herself becoming an outdoorsy mom. But the mother of
Newsom’s office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas prices
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in a spat with a major oil company over who is to blame for the state’s