Economy

Economy | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press •

May 14, 2026

Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials

Retail sales rose 0.5% in April, a slowdown from the revised 1.6% in March, according to Commerce Department data released Thursday.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

May 13, 2026

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — shot up 1.4% in April, the biggest monthly gain since March 2022.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

May 12, 2026

U.S. consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month.

Economy | Stan Choe, Associated Press •

May 5, 2026

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% Tuesday and topped its prior all-time high set at the end of last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.7%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1% to set its own record.

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.

Economy | 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.

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

April 28, 2026

U.S. consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index inched up to 92.8 in April from 92.2 in March.

Economy | Josh Boak, Associated Press •

April 13, 2026

The U.S. is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

The new report from the White House Council of Economic Advisers lays out a blueprint for how more construction could help the middle class and the economy, setting up an argument Trump could make to voters.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

April 10, 2026

Soaring gas prices lead to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

April 9, 2026

Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war

Thursday’s report is largely a warm-up for the more important inflation data to be released Friday, when the government will publish the higher-profile consumer price index for March.

Economy | Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press , Matt Ott, Associated Press •

April 8, 2026

Wall Street, global markets surge after US-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices below $100 a barrel

Wall Street surged in premarket trading as oil prices plunged 16% after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

April 3, 2026

U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

The job gains were about three times what economists had forecast. The unemployment rate was down from 4.4% in February.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

May 22, 2026

Bipartisan federal legislation filed to address student loans for those seeking nursing degrees

News | Jeremy Pittari •

May 22, 2026

Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year

News | Frank Corder •

May 22, 2026

Memorial Day travelers hit with highest prices at the pump in 4 years

Business

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

May 14, 2026

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

May 22, 2026

Flag flying etiquette is a real thing

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 22, 2026

A bastion for our souls

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 21, 2026

Committed and consistent

Opinion

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

May 22, 2026

Hoist on your own petard

Opinion | Sid Salter •

May 20, 2026

Second-generation jurist brings impactful tenure on the federal bench to a close at age 85

Opinion | Mike Ezell •

May 14, 2026

Economy

Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers

U.S. consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

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

U.S. consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

The U.S. is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

Soaring gas prices lead to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years

Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war

Wall Street, global markets surge after US-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices below $100 a barrel

U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

News

Bipartisan federal legislation filed to address student loans for those seeking nursing degrees

Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year

Memorial Day travelers hit with highest prices at the pump in 4 years

Business

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Flag flying etiquette is a real thing

A bastion for our souls

Committed and consistent

Opinion

Hoist on your own petard

Second-generation jurist brings impactful tenure on the federal bench to a close at age 85

Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political

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