US business activity steady in January; consumer sentiment improves
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. business activity was steady in January as an improvement in new orders ...
The 5 Big Reasons Why Electricity Bills Are So High Right Now
“Consumer electricity prices have been growing at a much faster rate than the rate of inflation in the general economy, which ...
Consumer sentiment hits highest level in months in sign deep gloom is receding
Consumer sentiment increased this month to its highest level since August as households show signs of shaking off the economic dissatisfaction and even outright despair that have gripped the United ...
US business activity stable in January; price pressures persist
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. business activity was steady in January as an improvement in new orders ...
Drugmakers hike medicine prices in 2026. How much more will you spend?
Pharmaceutical companies have raised prices on hundreds of drugs so far this month despite federal efforts to rein in drug ...
US consumer spending rises, labor market remains in lackluster shape
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in November and October as ...
Annual inflation remains 2.7% in December, final 2025 report reveals
The final Consumer Price Index report of 2025 caps off a year in which inflation gradually eased but remained uneven across ...
Americans' paychecks grow stronger as Main Street shows new economic strength
New economic data reveals Main Street strength as Americans see higher pay, while retail sales rose 3.3% and home purchases ...
Utility rates going up in response to inflation
Residents of Tahlequah may have noticed utility costs are rising, and producers point to the increased cost to supply ...