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Over half of Americans say health care, vacation, new car are unaffordable: Poll
Emily Guskin, Abcnews.com
About two-thirds who don’t own a home don’t think they’ll be able to afford one.
Feb 27, 2026, 11:02 AM
Gold prices dip on firmer U.S. dollar
Reuters, The Times of India
Monday brought a small drop in gold prices, a contrast to the robust gains of the previous trading day. The latest inflation report from the U.S. was softer than expected, raising expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Feb 16, 2026, 1:52 AM
Trump’s Affordability Ideas Would Probably All Backfire
Rogé Karma, The Atlantic
How not to solve the cost-of-living crisis
Feb 10, 2026, 12:00 PM
Households coming up nearly $1,000 short each month. How to get help.
Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, USA Today
With average credit card interest rates topping 22%, many consumers have found themselves deeper and deeper in debt.
Feb 8, 2026, 9:00 PM
In economic speeches, Trump claims inflation victory nearly 20 times even as prices bite
By Tim Reid, Yahoo Entertainment
By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Donald Trump has cast himself as Republicans’ chief messenger on the cost of living in an election year, but a...
Feb 8, 2026, 9:50 AM
Consumer sentiment brightens, defying economists' expectations
Max Zahn, ABC News
Shopper attitudes remain below where they registered a year ago, data showed.
Feb 6, 2026, 3:40 PM
Gold and silver prices soared, then plummeted. What’s going on?
John Power, Al Jazeera English
Analysts see various factors at play for price swings, from Trump's unpredictability to distrust in economic systems.
Feb 3, 2026, 9:10 AM
Silver Price Predictions: Why This Analyst Thinks $150 Is Just Around the Corner
Ebube Jones, Barchart.com
Citi’s $150 silver target frames the metal as a high‑beta macro barometer where Chinese buying, structural supply deficits, and safe‑haven flows justify a...
Feb 2, 2026, 4:38 PM
CME raises gold, silver margins after prices plunge to historical lows
Veer Sharma, The Times of India
CME Group has raised margin requirements for gold and silver futures after historic price crashes triggered extreme volatility. The hikes, effective Monday, aim to stabilise markets as collateral demands rise across precious metals. The move follows steep dec…
Jan 31, 2026, 7:46 AM
Gold and Silver Signal the End of American Financial Dominance
Jacob Weindling, Jezebel
“Gold heads for best week since 2008” is not exactly a headline that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, but such is the present state of the American economy.
Jan 23, 2026, 3:51 PM
10 Friday AM Reads
Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com
My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Five Reasons Gold Is Surging Toward $5,000 an Ounce: Buying the precious metal has become the antidote for market jitters (Wall Street Journal) • Rich Americans Had a Good 2025. Everyone Else Fell Behind: The top 1% o…
Jan 23, 2026, 11:30 AM
Gold slips as upbeat US data boosts dollar, dims rate-cut bets
By Ishaan Arora, Yahoo Entertainment
By Ishaan Arora Jan 16 (Reuters) - Gold extended its losses on Friday after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data dampened expectations of the U.S.
Jan 16, 2026, 4:56 AM
'I had no electricity for six months': American families struggle with soaring energy prices
BBC News
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
Jan 11, 2026, 1:58 AM
Gold, silver continue march to record highs
Reuters, The Times of India
Gold prices have crossed the $4,500 an-ounce mark for the first time. Silver and platinum have also reached record highs. This surge is fueled by investor demand for safe assets and anticipation of more U.S. interest rate reductions next year. The U.S. dollar…
Dec 24, 2025, 1:56 AM
WATCH: Why gas prices are falling and what it means for your holiday plans
ABC News
Matt McClain, petroleum analyst with GasBuddy, joins ABC News Live to explain what’s driving lower gas prices and whether they are expected to keep falling into 2026.
Dec 22, 2025, 8:54 PM
The final batch of pennies sold for $16.7 million
Brent D. Griffiths, Business Insider
Special collector sets of the final batch of US pennies ever made set a record at a specialized coin auction site.
Dec 16, 2025, 6:48 PM
Fake Christmas tree prices are up, but Americans keep buying them. Here’s why
Associated Press, Ap.org
On a recent December day, Mark Latino and a handful of his workers spun sheets of vinyl into tinsel for Christmas tree branches. They worked on a custom-made machine that’s nearly a century old, churning out strands of bright silver tinsel along its 35-foot (…
Dec 16, 2025, 3:05 PM
Billionaire Trump, 79, Reveals Unhinged White House Priority as Prices Surge
The Daily Beast, Daily Beast
Donald Trump has revealed the White House’s domestic priority, and it’s not bringing down costs or addressing the looming healthcare crisis. Speaking at a...
Dec 15, 2025, 11:37 AM
Pinched by higher prices, many Trump voters say: Don't blame the president
By Julia Harte, Yahoo Entertainment
By Julia Harte Dec 13 - When Ron Dailey goes out to eat, he is shocked by prices on the menu.
Dec 13, 2025, 10:09 AM
Cheap coffee is winning in grocery aisles — except when shoppers want Starbucks
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert, Business Insider
An InMarket report found that, though consumers favor store brand coffee as prices continue to rise, Starbucks products remain their top choice.
Dec 12, 2025, 12:01 PM
Trump said affordability is a ‘hoax’ in his Pennsylvania speech. What do the latest numbers show?
Andrew Romano, Yahoo Entertainment
Here's how expensive it really is in America right now, in 10 charts.
Dec 11, 2025, 8:30 PM
Did that Colorado station sign say gas for only $1.69? Yes, it did
Michael Booth, The Colorado Sun
Gas prices in Colorado have fallen even farther than the national price drop, and some drivers can see prices as low as $1.69.
Dec 11, 2025, 3:01 PM
WATCH: Shoppers are paying different prices for same groceries: Study
ABC News
A small case study of nearly 200 grocery shoppers in four cities using the Instacart app found three-quarters of the same grocery items were offered at different prices.
Dec 10, 2025, 1:49 PM
Trump supporters say prices too high, but president has cure
Ben Turner, Yahoo Entertainment
Donald Trump may have dismissed US cost of living issues as a "hoax," but his most loyal supporters are feeling the pinch -- even if they still back the...
Dec 10, 2025, 1:57 AM