Home prices rise again in May to a new record

Housing prices New record Ongoing in May Housing shortageThis is despite the fact that soaring mortgage rates continue to put homebuying out of reach for millions of Americans. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index showed Tuesday that national inflation rose 5.9% year-over-year in May, down from 6.4% the previous month. On a monthly basis, prices rose […]

McDonald’s sales decline for first time in years as higher fast food prices hurt demand

“The Big Money Show” co-host Brian Bremberg breaks down the latest inflation data and discusses California’s $20 minimum wage hike. McDonald’s has struggled to attract cash-strapped customers amid rising menu prices, leading to its first sales decline in years. McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company’s system has “endured significant inflationary cost increases” over the […]

McDonald’s posts weak quarterly results as higher fast food prices hurt demand

“The Big Money Show” co-host Brian Bremberg breaks down the latest inflation data and discusses California’s $20 minimum wage hike. Burger chain McDonald’s Inc. on Monday reported an unexpected drop in sales and a quarterly profit that fell short of Wall Street expectations as rising menu prices helped it struggle to attract cash-strapped customers who […]

NYC hoteliers warn new rules will drive up lodging prices

City council members are proposing new hotel regulations that could increase room rates in the Big Apple, a move officials say would be a “nuclear bomb” for the hotel industry. The bill, introduced by Councillor Julie Menin, would either ban hotels from outsourcing essential services or force them to directly employ most workers on union […]

Gas prices: Another day, another increase at the pumps

Gas prices increased again on Thursday, with the average price of a gallon of regular gas rising to $3.521, according to AAA. This was an increase over Wednesday’s average cost of $3.513 per gallon. While prices have fluctuated in 2024, there has been a decrease in the pumps in recent weeks and months. Nevertheless, gas […]

Coffee prices poised to surge again on supply chain disruptions

Coffee drinkers hoping for relief from rising prices will be in for disappointment as supply chain disruptions and rising labour costs are expected to make coffee even more expensive. The price of arabica, the premium coffee bean favored by Starbucks, rose to $2.32 a pound last month, up 64% from June 2020, when it was […]

Homebuyers are backing out of deals at a record rate as prices march higher

DFW Housing and Macroeconomic Analyst Amy Nixon appears on “Making Money” to discuss the impact of big banks investing in residential real estate. Prospective home buyers remain nervous, faced with high mortgage interest rates and record-high home prices. new Investigation result The ever-higher costs of buying a home have led to more buyers backing out […]