Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant

DOJ investigating major egg producers amid soaring prices: Sources

The Justice Department is in the early stages of investigating the major egg producers over soaring egg prices, source familiar with the matter told ABC News.

ABC News - Mar. 8

US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland

Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge despite president’s promise to lower them. The United States has asked Denmark and other European nations if they can ...

The Guardian - 2d

Stocks tank and egg prices soar under Trump | Lloyd Green

Once again, the American economy is under the gun and under a microscope. In 2016, voters in the UK opted to leave the European Union hoping that the day after would deliver something better. ...

The Guardian - 4d

DOJ investigates U.S. egg producers amid soaring prices

The Department of Justice is investigating major U.S. egg producers for price fixing, as costs continue to rise. It comes as some lawmakers and advocacy groups accuse top U.S. egg producers of ...

CBS News - 6d

DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread

Thousands of US Department of Agriculture employees, including food inspectors and disease-sniffing dog trainers, remain out of work, leaving food to rot in ports and pests to proliferate.

Wired - 2h

Why America is obsessed with eggs

The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.

MarketWatch - 1d

The Hottest New York Side Hustle? Selling Eggs

Soaring egg prices at the start of the year have led some founders to expand their business offerings–even if they’re working in completely different sectors.

Inc. - 2d

Bacon, mungbean and cheese? How soaring egg prices are affecting New York’s most famous sandwich

Delis are turning to plant-based egg substitutes as bird flu and inflation push up the cost of the real thing. But how does the faux BEC compare?. Like a yellow taxi or the pizza rat, the bacon, ...

The Guardian - 4d

Egg prices soar as inflation cools in first full month of Trump term

Inflation report arrives as markets slide and recession fears grow.

ABC News - 4d

In bird flu fight, USDA almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent

As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.

CBS News - 6d

Egg Prices Surge Again Even as Inflation Eases

Prices for the staple rose 10.4% in February even as overall inflation eased a bit. An outbreak of avian influenza continued to contribute to a nationwide egg shortage.

The New York Times - 4d

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 - 3d

Justice Department is looking into egg prices in antitrust probe, report says

A report in The Wall Street Journal says DOJ investigators are looking into whether egg producers are working together to keep egg prices high.

CNBC - Mar. 7

Covid Vaccines Have Paved the Way for Cancer Vaccines

The mRNA technology behind coronavirus vaccines is now being used to create bespoke vaccines for cancer patients.

Wired - 4d

Justice Department investigating egg pricing allegations, sources say

The Department of Justice is looking into the rising price of eggs based on an advocacy group's allegations of skyrocketing prices, sources say. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.

CBS News - 6d

$70,000 more a year for eggs: How price hikes are hurting small businesses

As egg prices continue to skyrocket, small businesses grapple with how to avoid passing on the increase to their customers.

ABC News - Mar. 8

Capitals Ticket Prices Soar As Ovechkin Nears Record — Here’s Where to Buy Tickets Online

With Alex Ovechkin just nine goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, Washington Capitals ticket prices are skyrocketing — use these sites to buy yours

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Egg prices expected to rise amid continued bird flu outbreaks

Egg prices are expected to continue going up as farmers across the country deal with outbreaks of bird flu. The USDA is working to reimburse farmers who have to kill and replace their chickens. ...

CBS News - Mar. 9

Egg prices are falling, with a dozen now less than $5

After surging for much of the year, egg prices have declined sharply over the past week as consumers pulled back on purchases, allowing supplies to resettle at more normal volumes.

NBC News - 2d

The US Postal Service helped build the Black middle class. Trump could end that legacy

Trump is expected to privatize the USPS, where Black people make up 29% of the staff, and cut down on the number of jobs. In recent weeks, the fate of the United States Postal Service (USPS) , a ...

The Guardian - 5d

Why record-high egg prices won’t go down anytime soon — and it’s not just due to bird flu

A lot goes into the production of eggs — and with the Trump administration’s tariff policies potentially affecting costs for chicken feed and equipment, bird flu isn’t the only reason U.S. ...

MarketWatch - 4d

Wholesale price of eggs drops for 3rd week in a row

The combination of prices scaring off customers, slowed outbreaks and a later Easter this year is resulting in less demand.

ABC News - 2d

Six things that could get more expensive for Americans

Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

BBC News - 5d

Hospitals keep dodging price transparency rules, leading Trump to take action — again

Trump signed an executive order on hospital price transparency. Experts say it could help lower health care costs, if hospitals comply.

NBC News - 5d

These tax cuts and benefits could help caregivers in crisis — can they get through Congress?

The financial burden of caring for ailing loved ones could be eased through two bipartisan legislative proposals introduced this week.

MarketWatch - 2d

Buying a Car? Trump’s Tariffs Could Make It More Expensive.

New car prices could increase $4,000 or more, according to one estimate. And used cars could also rise in price. “It’s a crazy situation for consumers,” an expert said.

The New York Times - 2d

Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live

Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant

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