July 08, 2026 Oil prices surge over 5% as Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ BY Associated Press U.S. stock futures slid lower and oil prices surged more than 5% after President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is over, though he will allow talks to continue. Futures for the S&P … Continue reading Oil prices surge over 5% as Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’
July 02, 2026 Trump administration proposes rule to cut Medicare drug prices by $1.1 billion BY Associated Press The Trump administration is proposing a new rule on Thursday to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers $1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by the Associated Press. … Continue reading Trump administration proposes rule to cut Medicare drug prices by $1.1 billion
June 23, 2026 Walmart, 7-Eleven, Albertsons, and BP used AI to raise gas prices, lawsuit alleges BY Jennifer Mattson BP, 7-Eleven, and Walmart are among a slew of gas stations, convenience stores, and big-box retailers that got sued this week for allegedly using artificial intelligence to spike gas prices in California. U.S gas prices have recently … Continue reading Walmart, 7-Eleven, Albertsons, and BP used AI to raise gas prices, lawsuit alleges
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
