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Alicia Wallace

Consumer sentiment rebounds slightly after hitting lowest level on record

Americans still feel lousy about the economy and worry that the US-Israeli war with Iran will...

Retail sales post biggest jump in more than 3 years on record spike in gas prices

Americans saw large chunks of their wallets get eaten up by soaring gas prices in March;...

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...

Tell us: How much inflation can your budget take?

Sharply rising gas prices drove inflation to 3.3% in March, the highest rate in nearly two...

What to expect from the first US inflation report since the Iran war began

The Consumer Price Index for March, set to be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday, is expected...

Wage gains have outpaced inflation for nearly three years. The war could quickly change that

When contending with years of budget-breaking inflation, there was at least one saving grace: For the...

Inflation stayed stubbornly high heading into the Iran war, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

Americans kept spending in February — but just enough to keep up with rising prices, new...

Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars

AI-driven job losses may not just make it harder for affected workers to find employment in...