NYTIMES (Lauren McGaughy) - Paxton and Talarico Offer Diverging Paths on Affordability
The candidates are seeking to win over voters with competing proposals on tax, housing and health care that are aimed at lowering household costs.
NYTIMES (Lisa Friedman) - Europe Is Caught Between Low Gas Reserves and Rising Prices From Iran War
Across Europe, reserves of natural gas for use in the winter months are lagging, meaning continued higher prices for households and businesses.
NYTIMES (Talmon Joseph Smith and Ben Casselman) - Americans Are Spending, and Not Just on Necessities
Lower gas prices have been a relief for households struggling with higher living costs. But now they are creeping higher again.
NYTIMES (Ben Casselman) - The U.S. Economy Is Insulated From High Oil Prices. Americans Aren’t.
The overall economy has proved resilient in recent years, even as many households have struggled. The war with Iran is following the same pattern.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Andrew Dorn) - Trump's tariffs cost US households $1K last year: Analysis
Trump's tariffs amounted to an average tax increase of $1,000 per U.S. household in 2025, according to a new analysis.