Americans feeling the stress from inflation
Ask pretty much anyone how they feel about rising gas and food prices, and they won’t have nice things to say. Fox 9 asked a local financial expert and a local psychologist their best tips to relieve the current financial stress and make their dollars stretch further.
Ask pretty much anyone how they feel about rising gas and food prices, and they won’t have nice things to say. Fox 9 asked a local financial expert and a local psychologist their best tips to relieve the current financial stress and make their dollars stretch further.
Biden puts focus on workers during Philadelphia visit to AFL-CIO convention
President Joe Biden has told the largest federation of labor unions that he’s rebuilding the U.S. economy around workers.
President Joe Biden has told the largest federation of labor unions that he’s rebuilding the U.S. economy around workers.
Why a Northern California gas station is charging nearly $10 a gallon
A Chevron station in Mendocino, Calif., was charging $9.63 this week for a gallon of regular gas.
A Chevron station in Mendocino, Calif., was charging $9.63 this week for a gallon of regular gas.
What makes a bear market? Wall Street term explained
Wall Street is back in the claws of a bear market amid worries about inflation and higher interest rates. Here are answers to some common questions about bear markets.
Wall Street is back in the claws of a bear market amid worries about inflation and higher interest rates. Here are answers to some common questions about bear markets.
Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies collapse, major crypto lender Celsius Network halts operations
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were collapsing in price Monday, after the major crypto lender Celsius halted all withdrawals citing “extreme market conditions."
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were collapsing in price Monday, after the major crypto lender Celsius halted all withdrawals citing “extreme market conditions."
Average gas price in US jumped nearly 40 cents in recent weeks
The average price at the pump is nearly $2 higher than it was one year ago.
The average price at the pump is nearly $2 higher than it was one year ago.
Gas prices hit $5 nationwide for the first time ever
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.
Gas prices hit $5 nationwide for first time in over 2 decades
Gas prices are already nearly $2 more than they were a year ago.
Gas prices are already nearly $2 more than they were a year ago.
Florida citrus production at an eight-decade low
With the state pouring millions of dollars into research and marketing efforts, Florida’s citrus industry is approaching the end of the 2021-2022 growing season with its lowest production since around the start of World War II.
With the state pouring millions of dollars into research and marketing efforts, Florida’s citrus industry is approaching the end of the 2021-2022 growing season with its lowest production since around the start of World War II.
Janet Yellen responds to Cardi B’s recession prediction: ‘I don’t have that much time for her’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she feels confident in the strength of the U.S. economy.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she feels confident in the strength of the U.S. economy.
Biden blames pandemic, Putin as high US inflation persists
In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.
In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.
Out-of-gas calls on the rise, AAA says
In April alone, AAA received 50,787 calls from stranded drivers.
In April alone, AAA received 50,787 calls from stranded drivers.
US inflation hit 8.6% in May, a new 40-year high
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
Florida gas prices near $5 a gallon: The mistake that could be costing you more money
Analysts say prices could continue to rise, especially if refineries face unexpected issues like hurricanes.
Analysts say prices could continue to rise, especially if refineries face unexpected issues like hurricanes.
National gas prices near $5 but closing in on $8 in various counties
One California county is facing an average of $7.79
One California county is facing an average of $7.79
Sriracha shortage: Huy Fong Foods pauses production after chili ‘crop failure’
“We hope for a fruitful fall season and thank our customers for their patience and continued support during this difficult time,” the company said.
“We hope for a fruitful fall season and thank our customers for their patience and continued support during this difficult time,” the company said.
Central Florida BBQ restaurant drops prices so everyone 'can at least afford to eat out,' owner says
Porkie's owner Steve White plans to keep the prices lowered for "as long as I can."
Porkie's owner Steve White plans to keep the prices lowered for "as long as I can."
'We’re stuck in this revolving door': Eviction record hampers some from finding next home
Finding a home is even harder for those with an eviction on their record.
Finding a home is even harder for those with an eviction on their record.
No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking, here's why
Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.
Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.
Orange County leaders push forward discussion on controlling rent increases
Some renters tell FOX 35 News their rent is going up anywhere from $200 to $500 a month. Commissioners want to cap increases at 5-percent.
Some renters tell FOX 35 News their rent is going up anywhere from $200 to $500 a month. Commissioners want to cap increases at 5-percent.