June 16, 2026 6 things consumers should know about prices on goods now that the Iran war may be ending BY Associated Press A tentative deal to end the Iran war makes it reasonable to ask how soon prices will drop for gasoline, groceries, airline tickets and other items that got more expensive during the conflict. … Continue reading 6 things consumers should know about prices on goods now that the Iran war may be ending
June 04, 2026 Dow gains 900 points as oil prices ease, while AI stocks keep Wall Street in check BY Associated Press Most U.S. stocks are rising Thursday as oil prices ease, but slumps for influential artificial-intelligence winners are keeping Wall Street in check. The S&P 500 added 0.3% a day after dropping from its all-time high and coming just … Continue reading Dow gains 900 points as oil prices ease, while AI stocks keep Wall Street in check
May 20, 2026 Wall Street expected to open with gains as oil prices fall BY Associated Press U.S. markets are poised to open with gains on Wednesday as bond yields slipped and oil prices fell.Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.4% while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.2% higher and Nasdaq futures jumped … Continue reading Wall Street expected to open with gains as oil prices fall
December 26, 2025 Stocks hover at record highs after Christmas as gold and silver prices rise span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>Stocks moved slightly lower in midday Friday trading as investors returned from the Christmas holiday. Trading is expected to be light. The S&P 500 index was down 0.1% as of 12:15 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down … Continue reading Stocks hover at record highs after Christmas as gold and silver prices rise
December 15, 2025 How Trump’s tariffs are impacting prices and purchases this holiday shopping season
December 12, 2025 High prices are souring the holiday cheer for most consumers, AP-NORC poll finds
Expect a volatile shopping season, as higher prices and fewer discounts change buying habits. Marketers must act early and stay agile to win consumers. Constantine von Hoffman on September 4, 2025 The 2025 holiday season won’t be business as usual. Consumers are bracing for higher prices, fewer discounts and continued supply chain hiccups. Add … Continue reading Marketers must deliver value and trust to shoppers facing higher holiday prices
August 25, 2025 2026 U.S. health insurance forecast: higher prices and less coverage BY Associated Press Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink. That … Continue reading 2026 U.S. health insurance forecast: higher prices and less coverage
June 23, 2025 How oil prices are faring after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites BY Associated Press Global markets appeared to take the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran in stride as investors watched Monday to see how Iran will react. The price of oil initially jumped more than 2%, fell and then regained … Continue reading How oil prices are faring after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
November 14, 2024 Gold prices have dropped since Trump’s reelection. Here’s why Gold fell more than 4% in the four days since Election Day, when the broad U.S. stock market climbed nearly 4%. BY Associated Press After ripping higher for much of this year, the price of gold has suddenly become not so golden since Donald … Continue reading Gold prices have dropped since Trump’s reelection. Here’s why
