Viktor Orban Is a Conservative Lodestar. Now He Wants to Fix the Price of Eggs.
The Hungarian prime minister, who pioneered themes dear to U.S. conservatives, is seeking to tame inflation with methods that remind his critics of communist-era central planning.
Read more at The New York Times
Topics
-
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 - Mar. 10 -
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 - 5d -
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 - Mar. 12 -
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 - 6d -
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 -
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 -
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 - Mar. 10 -
$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 -
Why America is obsessed with eggs
The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.MarketWatch - 4d -
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 - 1d -
Conservatives call for salary hike on work visas
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said he wants to "bring to an end the era of mass migration".BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Hungary bans LGBTQ+ Pride marches
The move from Orban's conservative government is the latest in a crackdown on the LGBT community.BBC News - 20h -
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 -
Wholesale egg prices have 'plunged,' analyst says — shoppers may soon see some relief
Prices in the wholesale egg market have fallen more than 40% since late February. It may take a few weeks for retail prices to catch up.CNBC - 2d -
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 - Mar. 12 -
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 - 5d -
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $5 a dozenABC News - Mar. 13 -
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 - 6d -
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. - 5d -
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 - Mar. 13 -
Neighbors flock to backyard chicken coops for fresher and cheaper eggs
Countless backyard chicken coop owners are seizing the moment, as the spread of bird flu has led to the deaths or slaughter of 13 million chickens, driving up egg prices.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Gold price per ounce: Everything investors should know now
The price of gold per ounce has been steadily increasing. Here's what investors should be aware of now.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Gold's price breaks record $3,000 per ounce: Everything to know now
The price of gold hit a milestone record of $3,000 per ounce on March 14. Here's everything to know right now.CBS News - 6d -
Trump made the stock market a marker of success. Now he's hedging as markets dip.
When President Donald Trump wanted to make the case for his first term’s success in an interview last month, he turned to the stock market.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
FBI investigating fake 'SWAT' calls against conservative media figure
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it would launch a probe into fake swatting calls after noticing an uptick in pranks involving conservative media figures that have warranted a ...The Hill - 5d -
Can Trump and Musk Convince More Conservatives to Buy Teslas?
President Trump rallied support for Elon Musk’s car company, but there may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas.The New York Times - 1d -
Why Stitch Fix’s turnaround seems to be working, despite the tough economy
“With market concerns of consumer spending slowing and recession fears now building, we did not have an improving [Stitch Fix] model on our bingo card,” one team of analysts noted.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
2025 Players: Xander Schauffele ready to ignore doctor's orders to fix 'pretty bad' game
Just six rounds into his comeback from a rib injury, Schauffele’s frustration seemed to boil over as he described a game that, right now, is “pretty bad.”Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Viktor Hovland changes swing coaches — again!
The coaching carousel for Viktor Hovland is active again.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
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 - Mar. 12 -
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 - Mar. 12 -
Massive Kingdom Come 2 Patch Out Now With 1,000+ Fixes And Improvements
The long-awaited 1.2 patch is out now for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, introducing official modding support and the ability to give Henry a new look, among many other changes.. Described as a ...GameSpot - 6d -
No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss
Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.BBC News - 5d -
John Franklin-Myers hints he wants a new contract from Broncos
John Franklin-Myers has made it clear with his social media activity that he wants a new deal from the Broncos.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Marquete basketball tickets in 2025 NCAA tournament: Prices, how to buy
Want to buy tickets to Marquette basketball’s NCAA tournament 2025 opener? Here’s how, including prices for March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Missouri basketball tickets in 2025 NCAA Tournament: Prices, how to buy
Want to buy tickets to Missouri basketball’s NCAA Tournament 2025 opener? Here’s how, including prices for March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Milwaukee Fiserv Forum tickets in 2025 NCAA tournament: Prices, how to buy
Want to buy tickets to Fiserv Forum for the 2025 NCAA tournament in Milwaukee? Here’s how, including prices for March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What does February's inflation report mean for me?
Egg prices went up and airfare prices went down. Here's what to know about February's inflation report.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Trump wants House to ‘get on board’ with Washington budget fix
The president is confident Speaker Mike Johnson will put legislation on the floor to help the District of Columbia, according to a White House official.Politico - 15h
More from The New York Times
-
Indonesian Parliament Passes Bill That Critics Say Evokes Authoritarian Past
Legislators revised a law to allocate more civilian posts for military officers, a move that harked back to the era of the dictator Suharto.The New York Times - 3h -
Wealth and Warfare Empower a Rwanda-Backed Militant Group in Congo
The M23 militia is ruling over a vast stretch of territory in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, threatening the sovereignty of the biggest country in sub-Saharan Africa.The New York Times - 4h -
Iran Releases French Citizen After 2 Years in Detention, Officials Say
Olivier Grondeau had been accused of spying while visiting Iran on a tourist visa. President Emmanuel Macron of France had denounced his detention as “disgraceful and arbitrary.”The New York Times - 2h -
Zelensky Agrees in Call With Trump to Halt Strikes on Russian Energy Targets
President Trump also floated the idea of the United States taking control of Ukrainian power plants, according to U.S. officials. The Ukrainian president said he was not pressured about the proposal.The New York Times - 14h -
Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies?
The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy.The New York Times - 20h
More in World
-
Ethiopia introduces new tax to fill gap after USAID funding pause
Ethiopia’s parliament is introducing a new tax for all workers as part of measures to fill the financial gap left by the USAID funding pauseABC News - 12m -
CoreWeave looks to raise up to $2.7bn in IPO
Data centre provider’s New York listing expected to be among top tech deals of 2025Financial Times - 16m -
Foxconn set to sign contract to produce EVs for Mitsubishi Motors
Deal with Japanese auto group would be coup for the world’s largest contract electronics makerFinancial Times - 18m -
Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?
The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it.The New York Times - 20m -
In Call With Trump, Putin Concedes Little on Ukraine
Although much of what Vladimir V. Putin agreed to during his call with President Trump was spun as a concession, the Russian leader stuck to the positions he has long held.The New York Times - 21m