Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices ^38.3%

NPR - By Scott Horsley - 6/10/2026, 1:08 PM

Post Hoc (False Cause) 35.5% - Negativity Bias 31.5% - Framing Effect 23.3%

Soaring gasoline prices, triggered by the U.S. war with Iran, have pushed inflation to its highest level in more than three years. A report from the Labor Department on Wednesday showed consumer prices in May were up 4.2% from a year ago. That's the biggest annual increase since April of 2023. By contrast, the Labor Department says... more

Trump’s trade wars turn tomatoes into luxury items with some stores selling a box for $93 ^61.3%

The Independent - By Matt Sedensky - 5/29/2026, 11:25 AM

Negativity Bias 35.3% - Biased Writer Voice 31.2% - Anecdotal 24.9%

The humble tomato, a staple in kitchens and restaurants alike, has become an unexpected symbol of America's escalating cost of living, with its price soaring more than any other food product over the past year. From fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, these red orbs now serve as a stark reminder of persistent inflation. "The tomato has... more

Top Trump economist calls new inflation data ‘blockbuster,’ says economy mirrors first-term gains ^0%

Fox Business - By Taylor Penley - 12/20/2025, 1:42 PM

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett praised Thursday’s consumer price index (CPI) report, which showed inflation rose less than expected. "It was just an absolute blockbuster report," Hassett told "Varney & Co." "Before the numbers come out, we look at the forecast from everybody we can find on Bloomberg. We've... more