U.S. Gas Prices Drop Ahead Of New Year

 

United States — Gas prices fell across multiple states this week, recently, driven by higher refinery outputs and growing gasoline inventories, according to GasBuddy data and local news reports. National average gasoline dropped four cents over the past week to $2.75 per gallon, while diesel declined 5.4 cents to $3.521...

Multiple U.S. Jurisdictions Raise Minimum Wages January 2026

 

United States — State and local governments will raise minimum wages on Jan. 1, 2026, affecting millions. Governments and city councils enacted ordinances, voter initiatives and legislative changes that tie wage floors to inflation or reset statutory rates. Denver will set a $19.29 city minimum, Colorado will adjust statewide rates,...

U.S. Weekly Claims Fall, Labor Market Shows Resilience

 

WASHINGTON The Labor Department reported Tuesday that weekly U.S. unemployment claims fell by 10,000 to 214,000 for the week ending Dec. 20, below the 232,000 analysts had forecast. The release moved earlier because of the Christmas holiday. The data reflect ongoing shifts in industry hiring patterns. The report said applications...

U.S. State Agricultural Exports to China Drop Sharply

 

United States — U.S. agricultural exports to China fell sharply in 2025 as USDA trade data show nationally significant state-level declines, analysts reported this week. Farm Flavor and multiple local news outlets compiled figures showing Louisiana recorded the largest drop ($1.85 billion), Washington $1.36 billion, California $808.4 million, and other...

Education Department Starts Wage Garnishments Early 2026

 

Washington — The Department of Education said Tuesday it will begin garnishing wages of borrowers in default, sending notices to about 1,000 people the week of January 7 and expanding monthly in coming months. Millions are considered in default after 270 days without payment. The department will provide 30 days'...

Washington: Consumer Confidence Falls After Tariffs, December Drop

 

Washington — The Conference Board reported that consumer confidence fell 3.8 points to 89.1 in December from a revised 92.9 in November. The short-term expectations index remained at 70.7 for the eleventh consecutive month below 80. Consumers' assessments of current conditions dropped 9.5 points to 116.8. Survey write-ins cited high...

U.S. Gas Prices Fall Ahead Of Christmas Travel

 

United States. Gas stations across multiple states reported falling pump prices this week as holiday travel approaches. GasBuddy and AAA data show national average gasoline dropped to about $2.79 per gallon, with state averages ranging from $2.35 in Arkansas to $2.85 in Peoria. Energy Information Administration data this week recorded...

U.S. Consumer Inflation Moderates Amid Delayed Government Data

 

Washington. U.S. consumer prices rose 2.7% year over year in November, the Labor Department reported Thursday after a delayed data collection caused by a 43 day federal government shutdown. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased 2.6%. The report lacked October monthly detail because the BLS could not gather data...

U.S. Inflation Slows to 2.7% in November Report

 

Washington — The Labor Department reported Thursday that the Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year‑over‑year in November, down from 3.0% in September. The release was delayed eight days by a 43‑day federal shutdown that prevented compiling October data and provided markets and policymakers an updated inflation gauge. Energy costs, including...

U.S. Inflation Slows Unexpectedly in November CPI Report

 

Washington — The Labor Department reported Thursday that U.S. consumer prices rose 2.7% in November from a year earlier, slowing from a 3.0% increase in September. The 43‑day federal government shutdown prevented collection of October price data, delaying the report and cancelling month‑to‑month October figures. Core consumer prices, excluding food...