The America Chronicles

Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts

By Mark John LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - Alarm over the impact of the Iran war on the global economy grew on Monday with more countries announcing emergency support measures to combat rising energy ...

Americans feel worse about the economy than ever before

It's official: Americans are feeling terrible about the economy. Look no further than what's happening at the gas pump.

Economy passengers on this airline will soon have bunk beds onboard

Air New Zealand economy passengers will be able to sleep in full beds starting in November. Here are the details of the Sky Nest bunks.

SCHD: Weathering Potentially Higher Inflation Ahead

SCHD ETF: inflation hedge with energy & healthcare tilt, discounted valuation, and resilient dividends amid rate risk and ...

High inflation, stock market jitters give I Bonds new spark

Savers show renewed interest in I Bonds now that many fear that higher inflation could stick around for a while. Rates expected to be heading up.

Grocery inflation slowed in March, but that doesn't mean your cart is getting cheaper

Overall grocery inflation slowed to 1.9% year-over-year, but the picture is uneven. While egg prices are down nearly 45%, ...

The Fed was expected to cut rates in 2026 — but a new inflation forecast suggests relief could be delayed

A surge in oil prices tied to the Iran war is pushing inflation higher and could delay the relief many Americans were ...

Inflation Could Hit 4.2% This Year: 3 Stocks to Buy Now to Protect Your Portfolio

Don't let inflation get in the way of your investing success.

Inflation watch: High oil prices boost the cost of imports again. How long will the pain last?

The cost of imported goods rose sharply in March for the third month in a row, heralding further increases in U.S. inflation ...

Wholesale inflation rose in March to three-year high

Fast-rising oil prices sent US businesses’ costs higher in March, lifting wholesale inflation to 4%, the highest annual rate ...

Oil shock rekindles 1970s fears, but today’s economy is better prepared

The global economy is facing a jarring sense of déjà vu, as rising oil prices driven by conflict in the Middle East revive ...

Ross Gerber Sounds Inflation Alarm: Tariffs and War Could Send Prices Surging Even Higher

Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management CEO Ross Gerber warned on Friday that the inflation trough for the current cycle has already passed, arguing that prices are now headed higher as tariffs and war push living costs up. His view echoes hard to be optimistic about markets when inflation is still acting as a brake on both stocks and bonds. In the X post, Gerber wrote that the cost of living is climbing quickly, pointing to two forces he called "wildly inflationary": tariffs and war. He

Inflation Could Hit 4.2% This Year: 3 Stocks to Buy Now to Protect Your Portfolio

Higher inflation can cause customers to spend less, leading businesses to generate lower revenue and earnings. However, some ...

US economic growth revised lower in fourth quarter

The U.S. economy grew at a slower rate than previously thought in the fourth quarter after the Commerce Department released its first revision of real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the ...

Last year's odd economy and what to watch for in 2026

The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed, inflation stayed elevated and unemployment rose. Last year's odd outcomes raise a host of questions for ...

Under Trump the 'engine of the US economy' is breaking

Consumer spending is the primary “engine” driving the U.S. economy. If buyers feel confident enough to spend freely, the ...

Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - When surging U.S. inflation peaked in June of 2022, driven by rising ...

Inflation climbs to highest level in nearly 2 years

The federal government delivered a cost-of-living report Friday. A spike in gasoline prices triggered by the war with Iran contributed to inflation reaching its highest level in nearly two years.

Inflation surged in March as Iran war's energy impact hit consumers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest consumer price index data which showed that CPI inflation surged in March ...

Inflation rose in March to the highest rate in 2 years as the Iran war lifted energy prices

The new CPI report showed headline inflation sped up in March to the highest rate since 2024. The Iran war is affecting gas ...