The America Chronicles

The 'three A's' are keeping the economy afloat during Iran war. Is it enough to avoid recession?

The U.S. economy may be more fragile than a raging bull market suggests.

What's a 'G'-shaped economy and are we in one?

Are deep-pocketed baby boomers propping up the economy by helping their children financially?

Will The U.S. Hit A Recession? Moody’s Warns Of ‘Real Threat’ Amid Iran War

Economic pressures brought on by the Iran war, including rising oil prices and fears of higher inflation, have pushed some analysts to raise their odds of a recession, while others cautioned the ...

Key US inflation measure posts largest annual increase in three years

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - U.S. inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven ...

Inflation squeezes retirement. 5 smart tips to protect yourself.

Own stocks, TIPS and gold. And wait as long as possible to collect Social Security to max out your inflation-adjusted benefit ...

Fed's favored inflation measure reaches highest level since 2023

The first inflation report released since Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Fed chair suggests the central bank's largest challenge ...

First inflation report under new Fed chief shows prices still rising

The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.

America In Focus: Inflation gauge hits multiyear high as American consumer confidence slides

A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans’ finances and creating political challenges for President Trump and congressional Republicans with m ...

Inflation is at a three-year high — and now many Americans are burning through their savings

High gas prices pushed up inflation again last month while adding to Americans’ financial strain: Households are saving at ...

It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the economy

Housing, utilities and recreational spending are also keeping underlying inflation elevated, even as other data shows a ...

LARRY KUDLOW: Trump on the economy: I wish the media would talk about it.

Not only are we not going into a recession — the economy is booming.

What is a K-shaped economy and is it a real thing in Florida?

Economist Peter Atwater addresses the growing K-shaped economy in Florida and the rest of the nation and why it should concern everyone.

Russia’s economy didn’t collapse over the Ukraine war — but ordinary Russians are quietly going broke

Four years into the war in Ukraine, the Russian economy has not yet collapsed. Rather, GDP numbers and wartime industrial ...

No solace: Inflation rises and the economy slows as the Iran war drags on

The combination of forces bearing down on the economy spells trouble for Republicans in the midterm elections.

Key inflation gauge worsens, eroding Americans’ income and spending power

U.S. inflation rose in April, with higher prices reducing Americans' real incomes and delaying possible Fed rate cuts.

Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes

In addition to gasoline, prices for groceries, clothing and electricity are also on the rise, indicating that inflation could ...

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge worsens as Iran war sends food, energy prices surging

US inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven by higher energy prices amid the war with Iran, and cementing economists' views that the Federal Reserve could hold interest rates unchanged well into next year.

It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy

A key challenge for the Federal Reserve is that higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.

Inflation swamps income gains as Fed eyes rate hike, but S&P 500 rises (live coverage)

Core inflation still hit the highest level since late 2023.

Fed's inflation gauge heated up in April, cementing that interest rates will remain steady for now

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed prices continued rising in April, as the conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher. The report reinforces that interest rates will remain on hold.