Tagged: Economy

Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices
Economy

Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices

Scott Horsley | Jun 10, 2026, 1:08 PM UTC
Inflation has surged to its highest level in more than three years since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, triggering a surge in gasoline prices.
Here are 3 takeaways as Trump's pick to lead the Fed faces a confirmation fight
Here are 3 takeaways as Trump's pick to lead the Fed faces a confirmation fight
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve went before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.
Scott Horsley | Apr 21, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Once again, Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Once again, Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
President Trump once again threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and doubled down on a discredited probe of the central bank.
Scott Horsley | Apr 15, 2026, 3:39 PM UTC
Inflation surges to highest level in nearly 2 years as energy costs spike
Inflation surges to highest level in nearly 2 years as energy costs spike
Consumer prices in March were up 3.3% from a year ago, the biggest annual increase in nearly two years. Higher gasoline prices tied to the war with Iran accounted for much of the surge.
Scott Horsley | Apr 10, 2026, 1:07 PM UTC
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