Tech stocks are leading a fresh market sell-off as oil prices spike

US stocks got hit as oil investors skimmed profits in the tech sector and concerns rose over higher oil prices.
Forbes

Average Gas Prices Fall Below $3—Here’s Why They Could Drop Further

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has fallen below $3, according to GasBuddy, the first time it has reached the mark since last December as demand for oil has fallen and output has increased. The national average price ...
Wall Street Journal

Beef Prices Set New Record, Driving Food Inflation Higher

Retail ground beef prices in November rose to $6.78 a pound, according to federal data. (Allison Dinner/EPA/Shutterstock) Beef prices are setting fresh records and show no signs of slowing. Retail ground beef prices in November rose 2% from September to $6 ...

Why JPMorgan says gold prices can recover and surge 34% by the end of the year

The shocking volatility in metal markets last week hasn't deterred JPMorgan from its bullish call for gold to hit $6,300 this year.
WRAL

Gas prices are down, food is up: What it means for your wallet

Two of the most important purchases by consumers are food and gas. We obviously need food to sustain ourselves, but with the added benefit that most of us enjoy eating. And, because we are a mobile society, with gas-powered vehicles being used by many ...
CNBC

Consumer prices rose at annual rate of 2.9% in August, as weekly jobless claims jump

The consumer price index posted a seasonally adjusted 0.4% increase for the month, the biggest gain since January, putting the annual inflation rate at 2.9%. The Labor Department reported a surprise increase in weekly unemployment compensation filings to a ...
Los Angeles Times

Why prices keep going up for streaming services

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Last week, HBO Max announced it raised its standard subscription by $1.50 to $18.49 a month — up 23% from when the streaming service launched five years ago amid the ...
Investopedia

Gasoline Prices Are At Their Lowest In More Than 4 Years. How This Trend May Lower Your Grocery Bill

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. andresr / Getty Images Gas prices have remained relatively low and stable throughout the ...

Comparing grocery prices in Florida: One food item has sharply dropped

Here's a look at the latest Consumer Price Index showing what groceries are rising and falling and where Florida grocery prices rank among all states.

Companies are getting hit by rising prices, just like consumers

A closely watched inflation indicator ticked up unexpectedly in December, stoking concerns that consumers and the U.S. economy continue to face challenges from rising prices