Gas prices: Slight increase at the pumps as prices remain higher than a month ago
Gas prices increased very slightly on Tuesday, with the average cost for a gallon of regular gas rising to $3.502, according to AAA. Gas prices remain a vital topic heading into the 2024 presidential election. With President Joe Biden deciding not to seek reelection, Vice President Kamala Harris will have to address the country’s high […]
Home sales slump in June as prices hit another record high
U.S. existing home sales fell more than expected in June and the median home price hit a record high again, but improving supply and lower mortgage rates raised hopes that home sales may recover in coming months. The National Association of Realtors said on Tuesday that home sales fell 5.4 percent at a seasonally adjusted […]
Gas prices too high, Americans want to spend 37% less: study
Gas prices have stabilized, but Americans still believe fuel costs are too high, according to a recent survey. (iStock) A recent survey found that Americans still spend roughly 3% of their income on fuel for their vehicles, even as gasoline price inflation subsides. That cost is about $1,712 a year, about 37 percent more than […]
US Home Sales Hit 13-Year Low as Prices Soar to Record Highs
U.S. existing home sales fell to the lowest level since 2010 last month as sellers waited for lower mortgage rates and buyers were discouraged by soaring prices. Existing home sales fell 5.4% from May to an annualized rate of 3.89 million, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), marking the […]
Home prices smashed another record in June as sales slump
Orlando-area real estate agent and TikTok creator Freddie Smith talks Florida’s expensive market and his best advice for achieving homeownership. Cost Buying a new home A new report shows it has hit another all-time high. According to data released by the National Association of Realtors, the median sales price of existing homes in the U.S. […]
Oil Prices Under Pressure Despite Bullish Catalysts – OilPrice.com
Oil prices have fallen this week despite rising geopolitical risks, with markets primarily focused on Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race. – Asian oil markets saw a much-awaited recovery in trading after Dubai crude, the region’s main benchmark crude, fell sharply against Brent and WTI, making arbitrage trading from other continents almost […]
Gold (XAU) Daily Forecast: Nears $2400 as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Influence Prices – FX Empire
Moreover, U.S. President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race raises hopes that Donald Trump will become the next president and create a more relaxed regulatory environment. Gold prices rise on weaker US dollar and major economic data The US dollar has generally lost momentum and is weakening due to a dovish outlook for […]
Gas prices: Remain steady to start the week
Gas prices continue to be an important topic heading into the 2024 presidential election. With President Joe Biden deciding not to seek reelection, presumptive Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, will have to address the high prices of gas in the country. While there has been a decrease at the pumps in recent weeks and […]
Tampon, pad prices nearly double over last 5 years due to inflation
Inflation has driven up the cost of sanitary napkins and tampons in the US, forcing many cash-strapped women to make the undesirable choice of saving on menstrual products to buy other basic necessities. The prices of feminine hygiene products and tampons are rising faster than the prices of food. The Wall Street Journal reported.That’s nearly […]
Disney tries to win back fans by easing prices on food, rides
Disney is offering discounted admission to some of its theme parks, summer dining plans and reduced hotel rates in an effort to lure back customers who complain about the prohibitive costs of taking their families to “The Happiest Place on Earth.” In May, Disney World quietly began slashing ticket prices, sending a one-day park hopper […]