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It's 'shoot first and ask questions later' as DOGE tries to dismantle CFPB: Official

At a court hearing Monday, CFPB’s COO Adam Martinez gave a sworn account of the chaos that has consumed the federal agency meant to stop unfair corporate practices.

ABC News - Mar. 11

Hungary's leader orders price controls on basic foods as inflation spikes

Hungary’s government is limiting the profit margin for grocers on a number of basic food items in response to growing inflation hitting consumers in the Central European country

ABC News - Mar. 11

Why a ‘good’ CPI report on Wednesday may not be enough to turn stock-market carnage around

Wednesday’s consumer-price index report is now in sharp focus with investors hoping more clarity on stagflation concerns could help stem the stock-market selloff.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Treasury yields end higher for second day after CPI inflation data comes in cooler than expected

Bond yields closed with back-to-back gains Wednesday after the consumer-price index report for February came in cooler than Wall Street expected.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Here’s the inflation breakdown for February 2025 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will stall progress.

CNBC - Mar. 12

GOP senator says 'tariffs is a tax' and Trump understands 'completely'

A GOP senator says President Trump's tariffs are a tax on American consumers, and Trump knows but the goal is to create open markets and long-term fairness

The Hill - Mar. 13

Egg prices are rapidly falling so far in March

Egg prices have become a key pressure point for consumers that are facing the simultaneous headwind of sticky inflation and President Donald Trump's tariffs.

CNBC - Mar. 13

This American winemaker doesn’t like Trump’s tariffs — but its stock is climbing

Willamette Valley Vineyards founder Jim Bernau said uncertainty caused by Trump’s tariffs is making consumers spend less and has destabilized the U.S. wine industry.

MarketWatch - Mar. 14

China's ‘Netflix' iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows

Chinese videostreaming platform iQiyi plans to open its first theme park this year — the latest company to bet that local consumers will spend on experiences.

CNBC - 6d

Treasury yields rise as expectations for more inflation increase

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors awaited consumer sentiment data and were relieved after tame inflation data this week.

CNBC - 6d

RFK Jr. wants artificial dyes out of America’s food, but it's not clear they’re harmful, scientist says

A priority for the Trump administration is to rid the food system of artificial dyes. Here's what experts say about if FD&Cs are safe to consume.

CNBC - 6d

Florida Bill Would Ban Mandatory Tips and Service Fees

The proposed legislation sets the stage for tipping based on merit and ditching automatic gratuities. It might address consumers’ tipping fatigue, but is the service industry ready?

Inc. - 3d

Egg Prices Have Dropped, Though You May Not Have Noticed

Wholesale egg prices are about half what they were last month. Fewer bird flu outbreaks and weakened consumer demand are contributing to the decline, economists say.

The New York Times - 2d

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Regulator Puts 35 Workers on Leave

The National Treasury Employees Union said there had been no advance notice for the employees, who work in consumer protection, equal opportunity and research units.

The New York Times - 10h

Ways to spend — and save — as interest rates stay high and tariffs mount

Consumers should brace for borrowing costs to stay elevated, prices to rise and stock markets to remain on edge for at least a little longer, analysts say.

NBC News - 5h

Syrians describe terror as Alawite families killed in their homes

Witnesses said the situation stabilised when security forces arrived following the violence.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Statement of Purdue Pharma to 60 Minutes

Purdue Pharma provided the following statement for 60 Minutes' report Sunday, "The Settlement."

CBS News - Mar. 9

Bin workers in Birmingham begin indefinite all-out strike

The action follows weeks of on and off striking from the city's refuse workers.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Warren Buffett: The 3 Must-Have Traits for Success—and Why 1 Matters Most

Here’s a simple principle Buffett has followed to help pick the right people.

Inc. - Mar. 11

NFL free agency: Tracking deals and the best free agents left

The legal tampering period opened on Monday, and fireworks quickly followed.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy

As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Trump, Rubio and Zelensky have just boxed Putin in

Russia surely did not anticipate the events that followed the aid cutoff.

The Hill - 6d

Flamin' Hot Cheeto shaped like Michael Jordan's 'Jumpman' logo to sell at auction

The Jordan-shaped snack closely follows the $87,840 sale of a Charizard-shaped Cheeto

Yahoo Sports - 6d

BBC presenters settle sex and age discrimination dispute

The quartet claimed they lost their roles on the BBC News Channel following a "rigged" recruitment.

BBC News - 6d

Bears sign Olamide Zaccheaus: Updated wide receiver depth

Here's the Bears' updated wide receiver depth following the signing of Olamide Zaccheaus.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Twelve Hours of Sebring live updates: Porsche leads after BMW pole-sitter Dries Vanthoor penalized for start

Follow along for news from the 73rd Twelve Hours of Sebring.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Men's March Madness bracket live updates: Selection Sunday show

Follow along as the men's NCAA tournament bracket gets unveiled.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

PJ Washington on the 'fire Nico' chants: We're sick and tired of hearing it...we just want the fans to support us

Some Mavs fans' disdain for the front office following the Luka Doncic

Yahoo Sports - 4d

How Trump could destroy his own political movement

The US president and his followers are entering new and dangerous territory

Financial Times - 3d

Tesco to raise wages by 5% but scrap Sunday bonus

The supermarket chain follows other major retailers in raising pay

BBC News - 3d

Marlborough racing tips and best bets for today’s races

Following today’s racing tips? In need of some guidance? Or just fancy a flutter?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Female-led start-ups are increasingly starved of funding

Investment decisions in the UK follow the same outdated patterns — even in booming AI

Financial Times - 1d

Trump proposes cutting ACA enrollment period, ending 'Dreamer' coverage

The Trump administration is proposing to shorten ObamaCare's annual open enrollment period by a month, a move the administration said is aimed at helping consumers pick the right plan. According to ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

U.S. stocks fall as recession fears grow

The Dow Jones shed nearly 900 points on Monday as tariffs, mounting federal layoffs and consumer confidence started to weigh on the economy. Adding to the chaos is the potential for another ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Airline stocks fall as possible economic 'soft patch' raises demand concerns

U.S. airline stocks tumbled Tuesday to their lowest levels since late last year after data showed some economic concerns, hitting what had been a bright spot for consumer spending.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Cracks are emerging in the idea of America's economic exceptionalism

The U.S. economy and equity markets may be underperforming this year due to a surge in policy uncertainty, a decline in consumer sentiments, a delay in business investment, and a gradual weakening ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl

Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday said it’s expecting 2025 profits to be far lower than Wall Street anticipated, making it the latest retailer to forecast a rocky year ahead as consumers contend ...

NBC News - Mar. 11

CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place

Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations

The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Data shows inflation slowed in February as investors navigate uncertainty in stock markets

Consumer price index data for February shows inflation slowed for the first time since September. It comes as investors navigate uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

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