It's not just home prices. Rents rise sharply across the U.S.
Renting a place to live is getting a lot more expensive, according to a survey that tracks rental listings across the biggest 50 U.S. cities.
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The Biden administration frees up $7 billion in Afghan assets frozen in the U.S.
Millions of Afghans are on the brink of starvation. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Naser Shahalemi, founder of the group End Afghan Starvation, about how the U.S. is splitting up the Afghan assets.
Economist explains record corporate profits despite rising inflation
NPR's Michel Martin talks with economics professor Isabella Weber about the price hikes and inflation occurring alongside skyrocketing corporate profits.
This is what was happening 40 years ago, the last time inflation was this high
By the standards of the last major inflation spike four decades ago, the current inflation rate is mild.
Why your Super Bowl chicken wings will cost more this year
There's no fowl play here — just blame the supply chain, our comfort food habits and a simple fact of nature. Wings might be pricier, but there's no shortage of them, experts say.
Renting a place to live is getting a lot more expensive
In many parts of the country, rents are up by hundreds of dollars a month — just in the past year. In some cities, the rents are up nearly 40%, according to a recent survey.
Why this 1990s McDonalds burger showed promise of being a wild success — but flopped
The McDonald's Arch Deluxe is one of the most infamous product failures in history. In his new book, The Voltage Effect, economist John List says it's an example of a good idea failing to scale up.
Rent, electricity and grocery prices continue to increase faster than paychecks
Consumer prices continue to climb at a rapid rate. The latest inflation data from the Labor Department also reflects how the pandemic is reshaping what Americans spend money on.
The economy is strong but voters aren't feeling it. That's a problem for Biden
President Biden's first year in the White House has been marked by record GDP growth and job gains, so why do voters keep giving him poor marks on the economy?
Inflation hits another 40-year high. It's bad, but older folks say they've seen worse
Consumer prices in January were up 7.5% from a year ago, the biggest annual gain since 1982. That may seem like a lot for those under 40, but older folks have lived through even sharper price hikes.