Inflation 2026: Gas prices drove March numbers up to levels not seen in years
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, shifting the trajectory further away from the Fed’s target.
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, shifting the trajectory further away from the Fed’s target.
Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
Average new car prices near $50,000 as rate of increase accelerates
As anyone looking to buy a vehicle knows, purchasing a new car, truck, or SUV is getting more and more expensive, and a new report shows that the rate that prices are increasing is starting to speed up.
As anyone looking to buy a vehicle knows, purchasing a new car, truck, or SUV is getting more and more expensive, and a new report shows that the rate that prices are increasing is starting to speed up.
![2026 streaming price hikes: Netflix, Spotify, YouTube & more [See the List]](https://images.foxtv.com/static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/04/640/360/streaming-services.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
![2026 streaming price hikes: Netflix, Spotify, YouTube & more [See the List]](https://images.foxtv.com/static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/04/320/180/streaming-services.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
2026 streaming price hikes: Netflix, Spotify, YouTube & more [See the List]
For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.
For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.
Consumer sentiment plummets as inflation fears surge
The Iran war weighed heavily on the minds of consumers last month when they were asked about their expectations for the economy, a new University of Michigan study found.
The Iran war weighed heavily on the minds of consumers last month when they were asked about their expectations for the economy, a new University of Michigan study found.
Inflation may see its largest increase in years as gas prices surge
The battle against inflation hit a new roadblock as soaring gas prices are affecting consumers wallets, while complicating the Federal Reserve's path toward lowering interest rates.
The battle against inflation hit a new roadblock as soaring gas prices are affecting consumers wallets, while complicating the Federal Reserve's path toward lowering interest rates.
Fed official says interest rate hike possible as gas prices, inflation remain elevated
Fed official Beth Hammack warns interest rates could rise if inflation stays elevated, citing uncertainty over the Iran war's impact on oil and gas prices.
Fed official Beth Hammack warns interest rates could rise if inflation stays elevated, citing uncertainty over the Iran war's impact on oil and gas prices.
USPS temporarily suspends pension contributions amid ‘severe financial crisis’
The U.S. Postal Service said it was temporarily suspending contributions to employee pension plans in an effort to “conserve cash” due to an “ongoing, severe financial crisis.”
The U.S. Postal Service said it was temporarily suspending contributions to employee pension plans in an effort to “conserve cash” due to an “ongoing, severe financial crisis.”
Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs. What we know
Disney is conducting a new round of job cuts expected to roll out in the coming weeks. While these layoffs will impact several areas of the business, the marketing department is slated to endure most of the downsizing.
Disney is conducting a new round of job cuts expected to roll out in the coming weeks. While these layoffs will impact several areas of the business, the marketing department is slated to endure most of the downsizing.
Indiana to suspend gas tax for one month as prices surge
Indiana is hitting pause on its gas tax as prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Here's what to know.
Indiana is hitting pause on its gas tax as prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Here's what to know.
Stocks slip, oil prices nudge back up with Middle East truce in doubt
The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.
The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.
Texas has till 2027 to avoid owing feds $700M for SNAP errors
Texas has until the end of 2027 to fix the errors in SNAP payments within the state, or risk being held accountable for a percentage of the entire federal program. If Texas were to be fined for the current level of error, the state would owe more than $700 million.
Texas has until the end of 2027 to fix the errors in SNAP payments within the state, or risk being held accountable for a percentage of the entire federal program. If Texas were to be fined for the current level of error, the state would owe more than $700 million.
US workers increasingly trapped in the 'Great Detachment' as hiring slows, report shows
A new report from Gallup finds that U.S. workers are less optimistic about the job climate and their level of engagement with their current jobs has remained relatively flat.
A new report from Gallup finds that U.S. workers are less optimistic about the job climate and their level of engagement with their current jobs has remained relatively flat.
Oil prices plummet under $100 mark after Trump reveals US-Iran ceasefire
News of the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran immediately sent oil prices tumbling. Within minutes of President Donald Trump announcing an agreement had been reached, crude oil prices had fallen below the $100 mark.
News of the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran immediately sent oil prices tumbling. Within minutes of President Donald Trump announcing an agreement had been reached, crude oil prices had fallen below the $100 mark.
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz—and why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
Trump administration proposes cutting 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget
The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.
The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.
Inflation fears could push Fed to raise interest rates, key official says
Amid fears that prices are starting to rise too quickly again, the Federal Reserve may opt to tap the brakes on inflation with a potential rate hike later this week, a top official warned.
Amid fears that prices are starting to rise too quickly again, the Federal Reserve may opt to tap the brakes on inflation with a potential rate hike later this week, a top official warned.
US labor market rebounding as 178,000 jobs added in March, well above expectations
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.
Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
Sellers slash prices on 1 in 5 homes in 9 metros, Sun Belt states dominate list
The weather may be warm in the Sun Belt, but that’s not helping the cooling real estate market in some of the region’s largest cities.
The weather may be warm in the Sun Belt, but that’s not helping the cooling real estate market in some of the region’s largest cities.