Costs have soared again amid a bird flu outbreak, bringing renewed attention to the fact that while inflation is cooling, prices are still elevated.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
The Economy Is Finally Stable. Will That Change With Trump?
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s proposals on tariffs, immigration, taxes and deregulation may have far-reaching and contradictory effects, adding uncertainty to forecasts.
Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger
The ruling, citing a potential loss of competition, was a victory for the Federal Trade Commission. Later, a Washington State judge blocked the deal on similar grounds.
With Discounts on Offer, Shoppers Seem to Bite
Early data on online spending this week shows consumers are being drawn to discounts. A clearer picture of Black Friday sales, including in-store spending, will emerge in the days ahead.
How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales
Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.
How Southwest Airlines Lost Its Groove
For decades, the company made money even as other airlines stumbled and went bankrupt. But the carrier has struggled to adapt to changes in air travel.
How Elon Musk Cuts Costs at Tesla, SpaceX and X
Mr. Musk dug into his companies’ budgets, preferring to cut too much rather than too little and to deal with the fallout later. Under Donald Trump, he is set to apply those tactics to the U.S. government.
How Trump’s Immigration Plans Could Affect the Economy
Expelling noncitizens on a mass scale is likely to raise prices on goods and services and lower employment rates for U.S. workers, many economists say.
Mortgage Rates Fell, Then Rose. What Comes Next?
Many would-be home buyers are still hoping for mortgage rates to come down as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. How much they will fall is unclear.
Walmart Holiday Shopping Plans Are Laid Months Before Black Friday
To prepare for ever-longer shopping season, thousands of employees were assembled for a retail jamboree in Florida’s August heat.