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washingtonpost.com > business > 09/12/2026 > iran-trump-economy-inflation-unemployment-diesel > c1c5f8fc-aeb3-11f1-b498-8697f35a6743_story.html

America In Focus: inflation accelerated in August, home sales weaken and diesel prices soar

18+ hour, 3+ min ago   (101+ words) The Washington Post U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near The economy, inflation…...

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washingtonpost.com > opinions > 09/17/2025 > economy-inflation-fed-rate-cut

Opinion | Welcome to the era of stagflation-lite

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (96+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The United States is entering a period that looks and feels like…...

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washingtonpost.com > business > 09/03/2026 > unemployment-benefits-jobless-claims-layoffs-labor > c2650b66-a794-11f1-9e38-f705d048bd5a_story.html

Unemployment claims tick up to 206,000 but remain at historically low levels

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (49+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs are still…...

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washingtonpost.com > business > 09/08/2026 > drivers-more-pain-oil-rockets-back-toward-100-per-barrel

Drivers in for more pain as oil rockets back toward $100 per barrel

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (87+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and soaring demand in China…...

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washingtonpost.com > the-seven > 09/08/2026 > 7-things-know-day-date

Tuesday briefing: Canada strikes back at U.S. tariffs; the Republicans who want to raise taxes; how to fight inflammation; and more

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (31+ words) The 7 things to know for [day and date] The Washington Post Catch up in minutes. Canada struck back at the U.S., with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of goods....

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washingtonpost.com > business > 09/05/2026 > economy-inflation-iran-trump-unemployment-mortgage > 9736461c-a933-11f1-9e38-f705d048bd5a_story.html

America In Focus: US hiring bounces back in August; mortgage rates climb

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (79+ words) The Washington Post The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery…...

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washingtonpost.com > business > 09/04/2026 > gas-diesel-prices-us-iran-war > 049a8702-a83c-11f1-9e38-f705d048bd5a_story.html

US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (137+ words) The Washington Post Diesel has hit a record price in the U.S., soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time CHICAGO — Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon…...

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washingtonpost.com > ripple > 09/02/2026 > fixing-cost-of-living-crisis

Don’t blame free markets for populist failures

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (57+ words) The Washington Post American economic struggles are driven by government spending and intervention. American households are feeling real economic pain. Mortgage rates remain elevated, filling a gas tank can easily cost $100, and grocery bills continue to strain family budgets. But…...

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washingtonpost.com > opinions > 09/04/2026 > trump-threatens-hold-economy-hostage-lower-interest-rates

Opinion | Trump’s new plan to lower interest rates? Extort the Fed.

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (84+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A great jobs report is not keeping the president from insisting rates…...

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washingtonpost.com > business > 09/04/2026 > wages-keep-falling-behind-inflation-heres-what-it-tells-us-about-economy

Here’s why wages are falling behind inflation, an economic warning sign

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (83+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Inflation beat out wage growth again in August, which feels like 2023. Inflation…...