Grocery Inflation Turns 16 Cheap Food Staples Into Pricey Treats
Beef, eggs, and coffee lead grocery inflation: food-at-home prices are up 2.7% as record cattle costs and import tariffs turn cheap staples into splurges.
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What Midterm Candidates Can Really Do About Grocery Prices
CPI, retail-sales and confidence data show grocery prices easing but still high, testing what midterm candidates can credibly promise voters.
August CPI: Core Inflation Surprise Hardens Case for Fed Hike
August CPI rose 0.4% and core inflation topped forecasts at 0.3%, pushing Fed rate-hike odds near 90% as grocery prices stayed flat but sentiment sank.
Inflation Cools on Paper as Groceries, Bills, Confidence Lag
August CPI, consumer confidence and streaming price data show inflation cooling on paper while groceries, gas and subscriptions keep costing households more.
DOJ Widens Beef Price Probe to Walmart, Amazon, Six Others
DOJ sent letters to Walmart, Amazon and six other retailers seeking six years of beef pricing data as prices hit near-record highs.
Grocery Price Shock Risk Grows, Threatening GOP in Midterms
Analysts warn fertilizer, war and weather risks could trigger a new grocery price surge, threatening the GOP before the midterms.
Apple TV Jumps to $14.99 a Month, Fourth Hike Since 2022
Apple TV's monthly price rises to $14.99 and its annual plan to $119, the streamer's fourth U.S. price hike in four years.
Grocery Prices Push Shoppers to Cut Units, Not Just Brands
Grocery prices remain far above 2019 levels, pushing shoppers to buy less, switch brands, and rattling consumer confidence despite steady spending.
Grocery Prices Push Shoppers to Rethink What $100 Buys
A new survey shows Americans misjudge grocery costs as prices climb nearly 21%, reshaping shopping habits and retail spending trends.
Consumer Confidence Slips as Grocery Prices Squeeze Voters
Consumer confidence fell again in August as inflation and gas prices weigh on Americans, raising political stakes ahead of the midterms.
Dollar Stores Post Gains as Grocery Prices Squeeze Shoppers
Dollar General and Dollar Tree post sales gains as grocery inflation and high gas prices push shoppers toward discount retailers.
Consumer Confidence Hits 7-Month Low as Midterms Loom
US consumer confidence fell to a 7-month low in August as gas prices topped $4, weighing on Trump's approval ahead of the midterms.
Consumer Confidence Falls to 89.4, Lowest in Seven Months
US consumer confidence fell to 89.4 in August, a 7-month low, as gas prices and inflation concerns weighed on household sentiment.
YouTube Premium Price Hikes Spread as Streaming Costs Surge
YouTube Premium prices rise in more markets as ESPN and Peacock also hike subscription rates this September.
Consumer Confidence, Inflation Data Set to Sway Fed Outlook
Wall Street awaits consumer confidence and inflation reports that could shape Fed rate decisions and reveal shifts in grocery price pressures.
Walmart Sales Miss Signals Consumer Pullback on Prices
Walmart's rare sales miss and falling shares highlight how grocery inflation is forcing US consumers to cut back and shop more cautiously.
Consumer Confidence, Inflation Data Set to Sway Wall Street
Wall Street awaits new consumer confidence and inflation data as retail sales and shopper sentiment show signs of strain.
Consumer Confidence, Inflation Data Loom Over Wall Street
Wall Street awaits key consumer confidence and inflation reports as U.S. and global sentiment data diverge, testing rate and growth expectations.
Retail Sales Drop Fuels Fears of Economic Slowdown
July retail sales posted their steepest drop in over a year, rattling markets and fueling fears of a broader economic slowdown.
Inflation Cools to 3.4% as Gas, Grocery Prices Ease
US inflation cooled to 3.4% in July as gas and grocery prices fell, easing pressure on the Fed, though officials warn grocery costs remain high.