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Nearly Half Of Americans Say They're Financially Worse Off Than A Year Ago
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (426+ words) The ongoing war in Iran has continually increased oil prices, with inflation now outpacing wage growth for the first time in three years. CBS News reports that the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Survey of Consumer Expectations found that…...
Gas Prices Over $4 In All 50 States. Trump Says It's "Peanuts'
2+ week, 4+ day ago (374+ words) The average price of gas reached a four-year high ahead of Memorial Day, when millions of Americans are expected to travel throughout the country As we near the third month of a war with Iran that President Donald Trump said…...
Household Debt Rises As Consumer Price Index Surges Due To Inflation
3+ week, 6+ day ago (418+ words) The ongoing war in Iran has significantly impacted the U. S. economy, with increased energy prices and inflation at its highest level since May 2023." In news that's surprising to absolutely no one, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) surged over the last…...
Economists Warn Iran War Increases Risk Of Recession In Next 12 Months
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (369+ words) The Iran War has dramatically increased the cost of food and fuel in an already weak job market, adding to concerns of a potential recession." The war in Iran is already having a profound impact on the wallets of U. S. citizens....
Why Black Paychecks Will Shrink As Health Care Costs Surge
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (681+ words) For Black workers, increased premiums will show up directly in their paychecks as higher premium contributions, reduced benefits, and slower wage growth." Health insurance premiums are already climbing, insurers have locked in higher 2026 rates, and the enhanced Affordable Care Act…...
Black Unemployment Is Nearly Double The National Average
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (401+ words) The Black unemployment rate has been seen by many financial analysts as a bellwether for where the economy as a whole could be headed." The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new jobs data on Tuesday, and the economic outlook isn't…...
Report Shows 75% Of U. S. Homes Are Unaffordable For Average Buyer
6+ mon, 3+ hour ago (367+ words) A separate report has shown that Black homeownership has fallen to its lowest rate since 2021, with rising unemployment being cited as a reason. It's become increasingly apparent that the U. S. economy simply isn't working for the average American by nearly every…...
Headline White House Cites Door Dash Data On Low Breakfast Costs
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (962+ words) The White House is using a report from Door Dash to claim that the price of breakfast foods has gone down this year. So, the White House has decided to get creative in finding the numbers to back Trump's claims…...
Unemployment Spike for Black Americans Signals Broader Economic Risks
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (440+ words) According to the latest job's report, Black women faced a significant increase in unemployment, while overall Black employment continues to struggle with major setbacks. The Bureau of Labor Statistics" August jobs report, released Sept. 5, revealed concerning trends for Black Americans....