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Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025-- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist
Facing falling consumer confidence and widespread concern about inflation, President Donald Trump said a Walmart Thanksgiving dinner package shows his policies are lowering prices.
"When we came in, it was 'egg-flation, egg-flation, egg-flation,'" Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Oct. 26 on NBC's "Meet the Press."
The nearly 90-minute interview came a year after he successfully sued CBS' parent company over its editing of a Kamala Harris interview, netting a $16 million settlement.
The problem today is we don't know whether to smile or frown. The reason is gas and food prices have been moving in opposite directions.
From groceries to gas, if your wallet's feeling a little lighter lately, you're not alone. A new inflation report shows prices ticked up again in September, though by less than expected.
By Alicia Wallace, CNN
From groceries to home goods, according to the latest inflation report, you're probably feeling the pinch. Released just hours ago, the Consumer Price Index shows prices climbed again in September, though not by much. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur breaks down what these numbers really mean for home budgets, and why the Fed's next move could depend on data it doesn't have.
Local coffee shops face a brewing crisis as unprecedented bean price hikes threaten their livelihoods. John Matarese says brew at home, don't waste your money.
People shopping for Halloween could see higher prices due to the impacts of tariffs.
As the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, the debate intensifies over whether inflation or job stability poses a greater risk to the economy.
In a lengthy, no-holds-barred speech to the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump aggressively critiqued other nations on a range of policies.
Louis Jacobson and Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact reporters
A new NBC News Decision Desk poll reveals Americans' biggest concern and the latest approval rating for President Donald Trump.
What is the direction of inflation - good or bad for consumers? I'll try to give you the facts and then let you decide.
U.S. inflation reached its highest level since February in June, with consumer prices rising 2.7% from a year earlier, in part because of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
Keely Arthur and Laura Leslie, WRAL reporters
Inflation is back on the rise as the latest Consumer Price Index report, just released this morning, shows prices are up again. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur's explains what is higher for consumers and previews why and what certain items are affected.
For the past few months, the Consumer Price Index report has shown that the overall cost of products and services is about two to three percent higher than it was last year. But one category is rising even faster. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur explains which ones -- and what you can do about it.
Grocery prices continue to climb, but gas is much cheaper than a year ago.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. inflation picked up a bit last month as higher prices for groceries and some imported goods were largely offset by cheaper gas, travel services, and rents.
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Writers
North Carolina State University economist Andrew Greenland said we likely won't see the full impact of tariffs in Wednesday's inflation report. The tariffs have only created a small increase in prices for now, he said, but bigger increases could come later.
While there’s no firm evidence we are currently in a recession, there are enough worries about the economy that the question cannot be discarded.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday levied new tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, Canada and China, the three largest trading partners of the United States, following executive orders he signed last month targeting the countries, a move that risks unleashing a damaging trade war.
Danielle Kaye, New York Times
Soaring egg prices offer a lesson in economic principles, especially the balance of supply and demand.
As egg prices continue to soar, several restaurants and chains have started implementing surcharges for eggs. Biscuitville is the latest to hop on board.
