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Americans’ confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

By MATT OTT
Jul 28, 2026 10:35 am - Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting.
Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop

By WILL WEISSERT
Jul 27, 2026 11:42 am - President Donald Trump plans to tout his handling of the economy during a visit to suburban Detroit on Monday, defending sweeping tariffs in a swing state where their effects have hurt many businesses as midterm election season heats up.
Why suburban homebuyers are shifting from ‘wait-and-see’ to action in 2026

By Tenny Ahn | Bank of America Chicago
Jul 24, 2026 2:29 pm - According to the latest Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report, Midwestern homebuyers are taking control of their housing decisions, a shift that could help bring more activity back to local suburban communities.
The U.S. homeownership rate may not be as high as you think

By Julie Z. Weil
Jul 22, 2026 10:49 am - Americans often think of homeownership as both a goal and a norm — after all, the U.S. homeownership rate is 65%, and as high as 75% in some states. But one Federal Reserve economist says that we’ve been measuring homeownership the wrong way and that U.S. adults are about as likely to rent or live in someone else’s home as they are to own their own.
US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon as Iran war heats up

Associated Press
Jul 20, 2026 11:47 am - U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks.
The U.S. saw the first ‘China Shock.’ Now the world gets the sequel.

By David J. Lynch and Joshua Yang
Jul 20, 2026 11:46 am - Twenty-five years ago, low-cost Chinese goods flooded the U.S. market, contributing to the loss of 3 million factory jobs and upending American politics, a phenomenon that came to be known as the “China Shock.” Now a second China Shock is reverberating across Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America, raising fears of greater deindustrialization and political tumult.
The Biz Week That Was: Inflation woes, downtown businesses close, and unemployment claims dip

Daily Herald report
Jul 18, 2026 7:55 am - Americans are using credit-card rewards to pay for groceries, gas A pile of credit-card reward points can take you business class to Bali or cover a few days’ stay i...
Americans are using credit-card rewards to pay for groceries, gas

By Josyana Joshua
Jul 16, 2026 3:09 pm - A pile of credit-card reward points can take you business class to Bali or cover a few days’ stay in a London boutique hotel. These days, as inflation strains American budgets, more people say they’re using points for daily essentials, from gasoline to cat litter.
US weekly unemployment claims fall to 208,000, fewest in 10 weeks

By MATT OTT
Jul 16, 2026 7:59 am - Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain historically low.
Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Jul 14, 2026 7:11 am - U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also cooled more than expected.

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