Trouble in US bond market could mean higher prices are here to stay Concerns over rising inflation, continuing war with Iran, and the US’s record national debt have shaken the market The Guardian - US · Sep 10
Is The Iran War Raising Gas Prices? Here's Why Donald Trump Calls The $3.58 Average A 'Glitch' Trump calls rising US petrol prices from the Iran conflict a "glitch," as economists warn oil shocks could fuel inflation and carry serious political costs. International Business Times UK · Mar 13
Iran attacks threaten US GDP growth and inflation prospects The US and Israeli attacks on Iran have pushed up oil prices, adding fresh uncertainty to a US economy already facing stubborn inflation and weak hiring. Euronews · Mar 3
Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran add yet more question marks around a U.S. economy already buffeted by on-and-off tariffs, weak hiring, and lingering inflationary pressures The Independent UK · Mar 3
The “annoyance economy” is costing Americans $165 billion annually as hard-to-cancel subscription services boost company revenue by 200% You were right all along: companies are intentionally putting you on hold longer so you just give up Fortune · Feb 19
Stimulus Payments Could Put Donald Trump In a Dilemma; Here's Why Donald Trump's plan to issue stimulus payments is not good for the economy, according to experts. However, he will also attract backlash if he forgets it. International Business Times UK · Nov 14, 2025
‘Exorbitant privilege’: Can the US dollar maintain its global dominance? Despite global shifts, analysts agree the US dollar’s reserve currency status is unlikely to be replaced for decades. Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2025
Can China use US debt in its tariff war against Trump? China is the second largest holder of US debt and could, theoretically, dump it to devalue the dollar. Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2025
Elon Musk's DOGE is undermining the Social Security Administration's technology and operations, former White House official says Julie Siegel says DOGE is making it harder for millions of Americans to access their benefits. Fortune · Apr 1, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs and retailers’ warnings: The truth behind the US economy and whether a recession is coming The economy under Trump’s first month in office is not what he promised on the campaign trail and it looks to be an uncertain year for the average American, economists told The Independent The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025