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Inflation - February 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

February inflation remained relatively stable as slowing housing costs helped restrain core prices, but rising energy costs and the surge in oil prices following the Iran conflict threaten to push inflation higher in the months ahead. More

Economics in the News - March 2-8, 2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

World leaders prepare for economic consequences stemming from President Trump's war. E-commerce is slowly moving away from quick, same-day delivery. More middle class homebuyers are using programs to help them afford a downpayment. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

US Employment - February 2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The labor market weakened in February as the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs and unemployment rose to 4.4%, raising concerns for the Fed as slowing hiring collides with rising energy prices. More

Economics in the News - Feb. 23 - March 1, 2026

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Consumers prepare for gas prices to rise following US-Israel attack on Iran. Dutch Bros. is growing among the leading coffee chains in the US. Elon Musk is nearing a $1 trillion net worth, setting the stage to become the world's first trillionaire. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

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