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NYTIMES (Kalley Huang) - Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads Amid the A.I. Boom

The tech giant cited the soaring costs of memory and storage chips as it increased prices more than $200 on some devices.

ABCNEWS - Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Trump as midterm elections near

NEWSNATIONNOW (Khalale Smith) - Viral 2006 grocery receipt reveals 20-year price inflation

A 2006 grocery receipt has gone viral, highlighting the dramatic increase in food costs over the past two decades, with a comparison of selected items from 2006 to 2026 prices at Walmart showing some inflation.

AXIOS (Kelly Tyko) - "Momflation" is changing how we celebrate Mother's Day

Americans are still showing up for mom this Mother's Day — but with more budgeting, bargain hunting and strategic splurging as "momflation" pushes up the cost of flowers , brunch and gifts. Why it matters: Mother's Day is becoming a snapshot of the modern U.S. consumer economy : Even as shoppers complain about inflation and rising prices , many are still willing to spend on special occasions — just more selectively. - Americans appear increasingly willing to trade down, not opt out. By the numbers: Consumer spending on Mother's Day is expected to hit a record $38 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation , up from the previous record of $35.7 billion set in 2023. - Flowers remain the most popular gift category,…

NYTIMES (John S.W. MacDonald) - Maryland Is First to Ban A.I.-Driven Price Increases in Grocery Stores

A state law that goes into effect in October prohibits grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using consumer data to boost prices.

JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Not just gasoline and fertilizer, Iran conflict driving up condom prices

The CEO of the world's largest condom producer said that supply chain restraints are depleting stockpiles of condoms and driving up prices.

NYTIMES (Adam Sella) - USPS Is Running Out of Money. Here’s How It Could Affect Your Mail.

Despite numerous attempts to reform the Postal Service, the agency’s business model has not changed significantly since 1970. Officials are proposing to decrease service and increase prices.