Inflation

AAA data show the national average price for regular gasoline fell again as 2026 began, extending a broad nationwide decline.

Monetary policymakers continued debating whether employment or inflation were greater risks to the U.S. economy.

‘I’m positive about the economy in 2026, with some reservations,’ says economist Rick Pederson.

Lowering energy costs by boosting domestic production has been central to Trump’s strategy on inflation and affordability.

Consumers remained cautious on big-ticket spending, but expectations for household finances reached their most positive level in nearly a year.

The company said it ended the pricing tests after criticism that the practice risked quietly inflating grocery bills for cost-strained households.

Overall farm losses in 2025 could reach $44 billion, highlighting the scale of the financial strain on the sector.

The bank revised up growth rate estimates for the euro zone.

Market watchers say the Fed could keep lowering interest rates amid cooling inflation and weakening employment conditions.

Core inflation, which strips out food and energy, also eased considerably to 2.6 percent.

Doves worry about the labor market, while hawks fear high inflation.

The law unfolds in phases, with tax, health care, and safety-net provisions taking effect over multiple years.

‘In the end, the job of the Fed is to be independent and to work with the group of people that are on the Board of Governors.’ Kevin Hassett said.

Policymakers cut rates by a quarter point, citing a slowing job market. Three officials dissented on differing grounds.

Headline inflation climbed to 3.8 percent in October, outside the RBA’s 2–3 percent target band.

‘If there’s going to be a consumer spending pullback, it’s probably going to wait until 2026,’ says Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman.

Flat bank balances and slowing wage growth signal mounting pressure on consumers despite a more upbeat 2026 economic forecast.

The price of turkey this year is down for consumers despite a hike in wholesale prices.

While indicators suggest affordability is improving, surveys continue to highlight that households are worried about day-to-day costs.

Americans will eat 30 million turkeys this Thanksgiving, but numbers are at a nearly 40-year low amid waning demand and waves of bird flu.

AAA data show the national average price for regular gasoline fell again as 2026 began, extending a broad nationwide decline.

Monetary policymakers continued debating whether employment or inflation were greater risks to the U.S. economy.

‘I’m positive about the economy in 2026, with some reservations,’ says economist Rick Pederson.

Lowering energy costs by boosting domestic production has been central to Trump’s strategy on inflation and affordability.

Consumers remained cautious on big-ticket spending, but expectations for household finances reached their most positive level in nearly a year.

The company said it ended the pricing tests after criticism that the practice risked quietly inflating grocery bills for cost-strained households.

Overall farm losses in 2025 could reach $44 billion, highlighting the scale of the financial strain on the sector.

The bank revised up growth rate estimates for the euro zone.

Market watchers say the Fed could keep lowering interest rates amid cooling inflation and weakening employment conditions.

Core inflation, which strips out food and energy, also eased considerably to 2.6 percent.

Doves worry about the labor market, while hawks fear high inflation.

The law unfolds in phases, with tax, health care, and safety-net provisions taking effect over multiple years.

‘In the end, the job of the Fed is to be independent and to work with the group of people that are on the Board of Governors.’ Kevin Hassett said.

Policymakers cut rates by a quarter point, citing a slowing job market. Three officials dissented on differing grounds.

Headline inflation climbed to 3.8 percent in October, outside the RBA’s 2–3 percent target band.

‘If there’s going to be a consumer spending pullback, it’s probably going to wait until 2026,’ says Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman.

Flat bank balances and slowing wage growth signal mounting pressure on consumers despite a more upbeat 2026 economic forecast.

The price of turkey this year is down for consumers despite a hike in wholesale prices.

While indicators suggest affordability is improving, surveys continue to highlight that households are worried about day-to-day costs.

Americans will eat 30 million turkeys this Thanksgiving, but numbers are at a nearly 40-year low amid waning demand and waves of bird flu.