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Inflation and cost of living
New survey finds more than two-thirds of Americans believe their country is in decline
Almost half of Americans, 47%, say they are experiencing real pain from rising prices – a sharp rise from previous years.
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CCNBC · 3d
FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging retailer overcharged shoppers
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CCNBC · 2d
Trump jokes $5,000 would buy 'a hamburger and maybe a small dessert' at Mar-a-Lago as cost of living looms over midterms
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CCNBC · 2d
Early third-quarter earnings show a 'resilient' U.S. consumer, with signs of strain
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CCNBC · 15h
Third-quarter U.S. GDP increases a better-than-expected 3.4% as September inflation accelerates
Analysis
12 developments from 12 outlets in the past week. Recent evidence leans getting worse.
2 stories say getting worse, 1 story says mixed
Reported by several outletsForecast
What will the US year-over-year CPI inflation rate for December 2026 be, as first published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics by January 31, 2027?Poll
What should be the main tool to bring prices down?
Poll
Which rising cost hits your budget hardest right now?
Healthcare access and costs
Judge blocks Trump administration's Medicaid work requirement rule forcing proof of medical frailty
Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration in June over the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidance tied to the 2025 law known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill."
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AP report: FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's move to ease peptides access
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CCNBC · 2d
GLP-1 drug coverage is being dropped by employer plans: What to know about 2027 weight-loss options
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PPBS · 6d
Medicare Advantage cuts leave millions scrambling to find coverage
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CCNBC · 15h
Aon CEO warns AI data center insurance risks could threaten financing
Analysis
12 developments from 12 outlets in the past week. Recent evidence leans getting worse.
2 stories say getting worse, 1 story says getting better
Reported by several outletsForecast
Will the United States federal government implement new restrictions on Medicare drug price negotiations or expand exemptions for drugmakers by March 31, 2027?Poll
Should the government negotiate prices for more prescription drugs?
Poll
What is the biggest problem with healthcare where you live?
Interest rates and central banks
Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation
Two of the 12 Federal Open Market Committee voters dissented from the decision. Both wanted to raise rates by a quarter percentage point.
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News Wrap: Fed holds interest rates unchanged as inflation remains elevated
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CCNBC · 1d
Fed leaves rates unchanged: What it means for credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and savings accounts
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CCNBC · 1d
Here are five key takeaways from the Fed rate decision and Warsh news conference
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CCNBC · 1d
Here is what changed in the new Fed statement
Analysis
12 developments from 13 outlets in the past week, including 1 official source. Recent evidence leans getting worse.
1 story says getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
By how much will the Federal Reserve's federal funds target range change between October 18, 2026 and January 31, 2027?Poll
What should the central bank do at its next meeting?
Forecast poll
Will the Federal Open Market Committee lower the federal funds target range at its next meeting by October 31, 2025?
Reader odds appear once enough people forecast · resolves automatically from reported evidence.
Immigration and borders
Analysis
Recent reports highlight a surge in scrutiny over federal immigration enforcement, including allegations of wrongful detentions of U.S. citizens and a death at a Georgia detention facility. These developments raise significant concerns regarding civil liberties and the treatment of individuals within the immigration system, impacting both citizens and foreign nationals. Observers are now watching for potential legal challenges, including a Supreme Court case regarding detention reversals and the ongoing impact of new policies targeting international students and deportation procedures.
2 stories say getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
Will the United States government implement a large-scale program for the denaturalization and deportation of naturalized citizens by March 31, 2027?Poll
Should long-term undocumented residents have a path to legal status?
Poll
What should immigration policy prioritise?
Elections and democracy
Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting
A federal judge rejected on Wednesday a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people over allegations they are likely noncitizens, warning it would "wreak havoc" on the midterm elections.
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TThe Guardian · 9h
DoJ reportedly issues subpoenas over same name Alaska candidates
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CCNBC · 15h
DOJ escalates Alaska Senate lawsuit over dueling Sullivan candidacies
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TThe Guardian · 15h
Trump again calls for prosecution of Mary Peltola as turmoil grows over Alaska campaign investigation – live
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TThe Guardian · 21h
New Mexico megachurch endorses Republican candidates, testing federal ban
Analysis
Recent elections in Brazil and Israel have resulted in significant political shifts, with Brazil's presidential runoff leading to a victory for Lula da Silva and Israel's election ending in a deadlock. These outcomes impact governance and stability in both nations, as Brazil faces a transition of power amid claims of election interference and Israel navigates a potential change in leadership. Observers are now watching for the formation of a new Israeli government and the political fallout from the Bolsonaro family's departure to the U.S.
5 stories say getting worse, 2 stories say getting better
Reported by several outlets