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$25 for that? Consumers are going elsewhere for lunch.
Hallam Bullock, Business Insider
"Slop bowl" places like Chipotle or Cava were all the rage in the 2010s. Now, diners are opting for spots that offer more value.
Aug 26, 2025, 3:30 PM
Walmart says more tariff-driven price hikes are coming this year
Dominick Reuter, Business Insider
Walmart said it managed to avoid some of the price hikes it expected last quarter, but its costs continue to increase each week.
Aug 21, 2025, 1:35 PM
PlayStation hikes prices after Xbox — inflation or just peer pressure? Here’s what each model will now cost.
samuelwtolbert@gmail.com (Samuel Tolbert) , Samuel Tolbert, Windows Central
In a surprising turn, Sony confirmed a price increase for its PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S., effective August 21, as economic pressures mount. This hike follows similar rises by Microsoft and reflects ongoing challenges in the gaming hardware market.
Aug 20, 2025, 7:57 PM
PS5 Price Increases Hit US Gamers This Week
Oscar Gonzalez, CNET
Starting Thursday, you can expect to pay more for a new PlayStation, thanks to "a challenging economic environment."
Aug 20, 2025, 5:17 PM
PS5 Price Hikes Announced For The US, Every System Going Up By $50
Eddie Makuch, GameSpot
Sony is raising PS5 prices in the US, with every system going up by $50. The company said it is continuing to "navigate a challenging economic environment" and will pass the cost on to consumers in the form of higher prices. The new prices go into effect on A…
Aug 20, 2025, 3:12 PM
I’m an Economist: Here’s When Tariff Price Hikes Will Start Hitting Your Wallet
Gabrielle Olya, Yahoo Entertainment
An economist explained why U.S. prices haven’t surged yet -- and when tariffs will start raising costs for consumers in America.
Aug 18, 2025, 12:01 PM
Tariffs: A grocery shopper's guide...
Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill
Tariffs: A grocery shopper's guide... (Second column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Marjorie Taylor Greene Shares Video of Woman in Tears Over Financial Stress: 'UNACCEPTABLE'... Job market gloom not this bad since Great Recession...…
Aug 17, 2025, 1:43 PM
Republicans say price report is a boon; Democrats say bust. Who’s right?
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Republicans highlight the positives, Democrats the negatives in latest US CPI report; experts say the data is mixed.
Aug 16, 2025, 11:20 AM
Price retreat buoys demand in India; activity muted elsewhere
Rajendra Jadhav and Brijesh Patel, Yahoo Entertainment
(Reuters) -Physical gold demand in India improved slightly this week as a price pullback lifted buying interest among consumers, while activity in other top ...
Aug 15, 2025, 6:17 AM
Notice a red sticker on a Dollar Tree item? It means the price is going up
Alex Bitter, Business Insider
Dollar Tree is raising prices to $1.50 on some items that used to cost $1.25. Employees are putting red stickers over items to note the change.
Jun 25, 2025, 10:53 PM