Gas prices won’t drop anytime soon despite Strait of Hormuz reopening, EIA says
Ships will soon be sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again, and drivers across the country are all wondering when gas prices may return to where they were before the conflict with Iran began.
Ships will soon be sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again, and drivers across the country are all wondering when gas prices may return to where they were before the conflict with Iran began.
Cattle herd ‘fix’ is taking years longer than predicted, CEO warns amid historic beef shortage
America’s historic beef shortage may not ease anytime soon as the U.S. cattle herd remains at its lowest level in more than seven decades, keeping pressure on prices even as consumers continue to buy beef at elevated levels.
America’s historic beef shortage may not ease anytime soon as the U.S. cattle herd remains at its lowest level in more than seven decades, keeping pressure on prices even as consumers continue to buy beef at elevated levels.
Solar energy passes coal power on list of largest U.S. electricity sources for first time
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
US existing-home sales jump to highest level since December
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
Costco lowers some Kirkland prices after customers complain: "They’ve become too expensive"
Facing customers’ worries that prices of some Kirkland Signature products were getting too expensive, Costco is cutting prices on some of its house brand’s products.
Facing customers’ worries that prices of some Kirkland Signature products were getting too expensive, Costco is cutting prices on some of its house brand’s products.
This gas buying trend indicates financial stress, top industry executives say
Industry executives said that while spending among U.S. consumers hasn't stopped, many people are changing their habits, particularly at the gas pump. More Americans are choosing to top up their gas, instead of filling it, as well as visit the gas station more frequently over fears of increased prices.
Industry executives said that while spending among U.S. consumers hasn't stopped, many people are changing their habits, particularly at the gas pump. More Americans are choosing to top up their gas, instead of filling it, as well as visit the gas station more frequently over fears of increased prices.
Hibbett Sports owner plans to close 175 underperforming stores in major North American reorganization
Hibbett Sports will close 175 stores around the U.S. over the next three years as its parent company, JD Sports, looks to reorganize its footprint.
Hibbett Sports will close 175 stores around the U.S. over the next three years as its parent company, JD Sports, looks to reorganize its footprint.
Screwworms in Texas: What an infestation means for livestock, beef supply and the economy
The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has ranchers and government agencies scrambling to contain what could threaten a $113 billion cattle industry in the U.S.
The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has ranchers and government agencies scrambling to contain what could threaten a $113 billion cattle industry in the U.S.
California loses Fortune 500 crown to Texas as billionaire tax threat looms
The 2026 Fortune 500 list shows Texas leading 57-56, reversing a gap from just two years prior.
The 2026 Fortune 500 list shows Texas leading 57-56, reversing a gap from just two years prior.
Mortgage rates are moving again: What homebuyers need to know
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
172,000 jobs added in May as US job market remains resilient despite Iran war
Employers in the United States added 172,000 jobs in May, almost doubling the number forecasters predicted. However, the unemployment rate remains low at 4.3%.
Employers in the United States added 172,000 jobs in May, almost doubling the number forecasters predicted. However, the unemployment rate remains low at 4.3%.
USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Top CEOs brace for downturn, warn US economy will worsen in next 6 months
CEO confidence plummeted in just one quarter, as corporate leaders report worsening economic conditions and a shrinking hiring plan, according to a recent survey.
CEO confidence plummeted in just one quarter, as corporate leaders report worsening economic conditions and a shrinking hiring plan, according to a recent survey.
Social Security fears: Researchers predict benefit drops by state if trust fund runs dry
Tens of millions of Americans will soon face significantly smaller Social Security payments if the U.S. government does not take steps to protect the program, and new research estimates just how much smaller those monthly checks could be.
Tens of millions of Americans will soon face significantly smaller Social Security payments if the U.S. government does not take steps to protect the program, and new research estimates just how much smaller those monthly checks could be.
American Airlines suspends 4 LAX routes over fuel costs
Rising fuel costs are forcing airlines to make tough decisions. American Airlines is temporarily suspending several domestic routes, including four from LAX. Here's what to know.
Rising fuel costs are forcing airlines to make tough decisions. American Airlines is temporarily suspending several domestic routes, including four from LAX. Here's what to know.
USDA warns of flesh-eating screwworm found just 25 miles from US border
A flesh-eating parasite was found on a goat just miles away on the other side of the U.S. border with Mexico.
A flesh-eating parasite was found on a goat just miles away on the other side of the U.S. border with Mexico.
Retirement at 65? Here's which states have the most senior workers
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans who are 65 and older are still working. See which states have the most employed seniors.
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans who are 65 and older are still working. See which states have the most employed seniors.
US gas prices over 40% higher than last year after big jump in May
The pain drivers are feeling at the pump continued into May with the cost of gas rising for the fourth straight month. Prices now sit 42.2% higher than the same time last year, with most of the country experiencing an even larger increase over that time.
The pain drivers are feeling at the pump continued into May with the cost of gas rising for the fourth straight month. Prices now sit 42.2% higher than the same time last year, with most of the country experiencing an even larger increase over that time.