Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 11, 2026

U.S. inflation picked up as gas prices marched higher due to conflict in the Middle East

The Labor Department said Friday that the consumer price index rose 3.4% last month compared with a year ago, the same as in July. But on a monthly basis, inflation accelerated, as costs jumped 0.4% from July to August, up from an increase of just 0.1% the previous month.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 10, 2026

U.S. wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb

Inflation has shown some signs of easing in recent months but is still high, frustrating consumers who are struggling with more expensive gas, groceries, clothing and other essentials.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

August 28, 2026

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated

Warsh says inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has sent before about his economic outlook.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

August 13, 2026

Wholesale price inflation slowed last month as gas, food costs fall

The Labor Department’s producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 4.7% in July from a year ago, down from a much larger 5.5% increase in June.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

August 12, 2026

Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices

U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

July 14, 2026

Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease

Prices dropped 0.4% in June from May, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Department said Tuesday. On a yearly basis, inflation declined to 3.5%, down from a year-over-year gain of 4.2% in May and lower than many economists expected.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

July 3, 2026

U.S. employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, though the drop mostly occurred because many people out of work gave up looking and were no longer counted as unemployed.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

June 10, 2026

Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, highlighting affordability challenges

Consumer prices rose 4.2% in May from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday, up from 3.8% in April and the third straight increase.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

June 1, 2026

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York calculates that remote work is responsible for nearly two-thirds of the rise in the unemployment rate for young college graduates since the pandemic.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

May 28, 2026

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

Inflation jumped to 3.8% in April compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from 3.5% in March and the highest since May 2023.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

April 30, 2026

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

Compared with a year ago, prices rose 3.5%, the biggest increase in almost three years.

DC | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

April 29, 2026

Fed likely to leave rates unchanged at what may be Powell’s last meeting, as Warsh to advance

The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to vote on the nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Powell.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 11, 2026

Security breach at IHL affecting Office of Financial Aid occurred Monday, not Thursday when IHL made it known

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 11, 2026

Debris cleanup from Winter Storm Fern complete in one of the three affected districts

News | Frank Corder •

September 11, 2026

Secretary of State clarifies Mississippi elected office vote requirements

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

Business | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Business | Frank Corder •

September 9, 2026

Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven

Culture

Culture | Chris Burrows, Associated Press •

September 11, 2026

Mississippi coach Pete Golding aims to eradicate erratic play in Week 2 against Charlotte

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 11, 2026

Inescapable grace

Culture | Brett Martel, Associated Press •

September 10, 2026

SEC not expected to vote on LSU’s membership this week, AP source says

Opinion

Opinion | Merle Flowers •

September 10, 2026

Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare

Opinion | Grant Callen •

September 10, 2026

What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

September 9, 2026

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

U.S. inflation picked up as gas prices marched higher due to conflict in the Middle East

U.S. wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated

Wholesale price inflation slowed last month as gas, food costs fall

Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices

Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease

U.S. employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, highlighting affordability challenges

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

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

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

Fed likely to leave rates unchanged at what may be Powell’s last meeting, as Warsh to advance

News

Security breach at IHL affecting Office of Financial Aid occurred Monday, not Thursday when IHL made it known

Debris cleanup from Winter Storm Fern complete in one of the three affected districts

Secretary of State clarifies Mississippi elected office vote requirements

Business

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven

Culture

Mississippi coach Pete Golding aims to eradicate erratic play in Week 2 against Charlotte

Inescapable grace

SEC not expected to vote on LSU’s membership this week, AP source says

Opinion

Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare

What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor

Senator Cochran was right on timber

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