Gas Prices Tick Down
August 30, 2021
Gas prices fell slightly as last week ended, according to AAA. The national average for regular gasoline dipped 2 cents a gallon.
Economy
Inflation Gauge Ties Biggest Jump Since Early ’90s
August 27, 2021
An inflation measure that the Federal Reserve uses to set policy rose 3.6% in July from a year ago.
GDP Higher, Jobless Claims Flat
August 26, 2021
Initial claims for unemployment insurance were little changed over the past week, hovering around coronavirus pandemic-era lows.
Jobless Claims Hit New Pandemic-Era Low
August 19, 2021
First-time filings for unemployment insurance hit a new pandemic-era low last week.
Motor Vehicle Dealer Sales Slump
August 17, 2021
Retail sales in July fell 1.1% from the previous month, driven largely by heavy slumps in motor vehicle dealer sales.
Agency Finds Gas Prices Flattening
August 17, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported national average regular gasoline prices flat in the week ending Aug. 16 from the previous week.
Forecast Finds Gas Prices Moderating
August 13, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its latest Short Term Energy Outlook, forecasting regular average gas prices peaked in July but remaining high in August.
Wholesale Prices Jump in July
August 12, 2021
Inflation at the wholesale level jumped a higher-than-expected 1% in July.
Consumer Prices Jump, Core Inflation Tamer Than Expected
August 11, 2021
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its consumer price index (CPI) rose 5.4% in July from a year earlier
Gas Prices Reach 2021 High
August 10, 2021
Average regular gasoline prices reached $3.17 a gallon for the weekend ending Aug. 9, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported.
Unemployment Rate Slides
August 6, 2021
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 943,000 for the month while the unemployment rate dropped to 5.4%, according to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Continuing Jobless Claims Hit Post-Pandemic Low
August 5, 2021
Initial claims for unemployment insurance edged lower last week, meeting Wall Street expectations.
