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June 21, 2022, 2:27 AM

Biden could soon make decision on gas tax holiday

President Joe Biden said he could make a decision as soon as this week on a gas tax holiday, which would pause the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
June 21, 2022, 2:27 AM
Biden could soon make decision on gas tax holiday
June 21, 2022, 2:26 AM

Record-breaking gas prices across the country

ABC News’ Victor Oquendo reports on rising gas prices across the U.S. and how Americans are trying to cope.
June 21, 2022, 2:26 AM
Record-breaking gas prices across the country
June 20, 2022, 9:58 PM

Biden says decision on gas tax holiday may come this week

The administration is looking for ways to spare Americans from higher prices.
June 20, 2022, 9:58 PM
Biden says he's considering a gasoline tax holiday
June 20, 2022, 8:23 PM

Biden may soon back a gas tax holiday -- plus rebate cards -- to address pain at the pump

President Joe Biden said Monday he could make a decision as soon as this week on whether to support Congress instituting a pause on the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents
June 20, 2022, 8:23 PM
Is a gas tax holiday coming? Biden may decide to back one this week
June 20, 2022, 1:10 PM

Can higher interest rates be good for consumers?

For the first time in years, interest rates are rising on savings accounts.
June 20, 2022, 1:10 PM
The silver lining of the Fed’s interest rate hikes
June 20, 2022, 12:20 PM

Economists eye signs of recession in near future

As stocks plunge and costs continue to rise, ABC News' Rebecca Jarvis explains why experts say the U.S. economy may be headed toward a recession.
June 20, 2022, 12:20 PM
Economists eye signs of recession in near future
June 20, 2022, 10:51 AM

Recession isn't 'inevitable' but inflation remains 'unacceptably high': Janet Yellen

A coming recession is not "at all inevitable" as the Federal Reserve takes aggressive actions to address inflation, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday
June 20, 2022, 10:51 AM
Recession isn't 'inevitable' but inflation remains 'unacceptably high': Janet Yellen
June 20, 2022, 12:39 AM

Treasury secretary speaks out about struggling economy

Janet Yellen said inflation is unacceptably high.
June 20, 2022, 12:39 AM
Treasury secretary speaks out about struggling economy
June 20, 2022, 12:38 AM

Secretary Yellen believes recession is not 'inevitable'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that a recession was not "at all inevitable" despite some experts forecasting it could happen within the next 12 to 18 months.
June 20, 2022, 12:38 AM
Secretary Yellen believes recession is not 'inevitable'
June 19, 2022, 4:31 PM

The creative ways small businesses are keeping up with rising costs

Coping with the challenges of inflation, small businesses are offering bonuses and raises for their employees to combat the rising cost of living.
June 19, 2022, 4:31 PM
The creative ways small businesses are keeping up with rising costs
June 19, 2022, 4:08 PM

Inflation taking bite out of new infrastructure projects

Rising prices for asphalt, steel and iron pipes are driving up building costs.
June 19, 2022, 4:08 PM
Inflation taking bite out of new infrastructure projects
June 19, 2022, 3:31 PM

Recession isn't 'inevitable' despite 'unacceptably high' inflation: Janet Yellen

George Stephanopoulos interviews Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on "This Week."
June 19, 2022, 3:31 PM
Recession isn't 'inevitable' despite 'unacceptably high' inflation: Janet Yellen
June 19, 2022, 1:00 AM

Millions feel financial squeeze of runaway inflation

Prices are now rising at the fastest rate in 40 years.
June 19, 2022, 1:00 AM
Millions feel financial squeeze of runaway inflation
June 18, 2022, 1:33 PM

National average for gas price drops to under $5 per gallon

The Biden administration is reportedly taking another look at sending gas rebate cards to millions of Americans.
June 18, 2022, 1:33 PM
National average for gas price drops to under $5 per gallon
June 18, 2022, 1:01 AM

Mortgage rates see biggest weekly jump since 1987

The average monthly payment for a mortgage has increased 40% since the end of last year. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced the biggest rate hike in decades earlier this week.
June 18, 2022, 1:01 AM
Mortgage rates see biggest weekly jump since 1987
June 18, 2022, 12:10 AM

Biden accuses oil companies of making inflation worse

ABC News’ Deidre Bolton and MaryAlice Parks fact-check the White House blaming spiraling inflation on oil producers and discuss what, if anything, the Biden administration can do.
June 18, 2022, 12:10 AM
Biden accuses oil companies of making inflation worse
June 18, 2022, 12:08 AM

High inflation fuels volatile stock markets

ABC News correspondent Deirdre Bolton discusses the latest on the U.S. economy as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates at the fastest pace in nearly three decades.
June 18, 2022, 12:08 AM
High inflation fuels volatile stock markets
June 17, 2022, 7:47 PM

Fears about a recession grow

ABC News' Alexis Christoforous discusses concerns about the economy as layoffs increased slightly this week and President Biden accuses oil companies of worsening Americans' pain at the pump.
June 17, 2022, 7:47 PM
Fears about a recession grow
June 17, 2022, 7:46 PM

How higher interest rates will impact the housing market

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has jumped from 4.45% to 6.03% since mid-March, according to Mortgage News Daily.
June 17, 2022, 7:46 PM
How higher interest rates will impact the housing market
June 17, 2022, 6:50 PM

What the interest rate hike means for homebuyers

A difficult year for many homebuyers became even tougher, experts said.
June 17, 2022, 6:50 PM
What the interest rate hike means for homebuyers
June 17, 2022, 1:46 PM

How to prepare for a possible recession

Americans are wondering what a recession will mean for them.
June 17, 2022, 1:46 PM
With the possibility of a recession looming, how to be prepared
June 17, 2022, 12:25 AM

Stock market continues to slide

The stock market continues to slide to the lowest point since December 2020, entering deeper into bear territory.
June 17, 2022, 12:25 AM
Stock market continues to slide
June 16, 2022, 10:16 PM

Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.75%

The rate hike, which is the largest since 1994, is an effort to stave off inflation and slow the economy.
June 16, 2022, 10:16 PM
Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.75%
June 16, 2022, 9:42 PM

Biden signs new shipping law he says can cut consumer costs

President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday meant to make shipping goods across oceans cheaper
June 16, 2022, 9:42 PM
Biden says new shipping costs law may help tame inflation
June 16, 2022, 6:42 PM

High gasoline prices crimping drivers' spending at the pump

Soaring gasoline prices have left many consumers with no choice but to cut spending on non-essentials, but it might be coming full circle by stopping some drivers from filling up their tanks
June 16, 2022, 6:42 PM
High gasoline prices crimping drivers' spending at the pump
June 16, 2022, 6:30 PM

What interest rate hikes mean for you and the economy

Rate hikes impact everyday people in profound and largely negative ways, experts told ABC News.
June 16, 2022, 6:30 PM
What interest rate hikes mean for you and the economy
June 16, 2022, 6:23 PM

Fed interest rate hike fuels recession fears

The Federal Reserve’s decision to hike interest rates by 0.75 percentage points has some observers wondering if the effort to cool off inflation could instead spark a recession.
June 16, 2022, 6:23 PM
Fed interest rate hike fuels recession fears
June 16, 2022, 4:46 PM

Stocks down day after biggest interest rate hike in three decades

ABC News Chief Business Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis on the impact of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates by .75%.
June 16, 2022, 4:46 PM
Stocks down day after biggest interest rate hike in three decades
June 16, 2022, 4:18 PM

Average US mortgage rates jump by most in 35 years

The brisk jump in rates has been pushing potential homebuyers out of the market.
June 16, 2022, 4:18 PM
Average US mortgage rates jump by most in 35 years
June 16, 2022, 3:19 PM

Why lowering gas prices isn't that simple

Policy likely cannot significantly reduce prices soon, experts told ABC News.
June 16, 2022, 3:19 PM
Why lowering gas prices isn't that simple
June 16, 2022, 2:45 PM

Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous explains the biggest interest rate hike in nearly three decades and how it's intended to fight inflation.
June 16, 2022, 2:45 PM
Federal Reserve hikes interest rates
June 16, 2022, 2:05 PM

Fed's aggressive rate hikes raise likelihood of a recession

Powell has pledged to do whatever it takes to curb inflation.
June 16, 2022, 2:05 PM
Fed's aggressive rate hikes raise likelihood of a recession
June 16, 2022, 12:46 PM

Rethink living arrangements to combat housing costs

With the average prices of homes up over the past year, many people are turning to creative ways to save on housing costs.
June 16, 2022, 12:46 PM
Rethink living arrangements to combat housing costs
June 16, 2022, 11:46 AM

Fed raises interest rates by 0.75% in effort to curb inflation

The Federal Reserve announced its biggest interest hike in nearly three decades on Wednesday as fears of a recession continue to mount.
June 16, 2022, 11:46 AM
Fed raises interest rates by 0.75% in effort to curb inflation
June 16, 2022, 11:00 AM

Federal Reserve hikes interest rate by 0.75%

The Federal Reserve hiked the interest rate 0.75% on Wednesday.
June 16, 2022, 11:00 AM
Fed raises interest rate by 0.75%
June 16, 2022, 9:09 AM

Soaring inflation hits home for many Americans

The rapidly rising costs of almost everything is affecting young people’s plans for the future and small business owners’ livelihood.
June 16, 2022, 9:09 AM
Soaring inflation hits home for many Americans
June 16, 2022, 4:22 AM

This is how a higher Fed rate could affect your finances

Record low-interest mortgages are long gone
June 16, 2022, 4:22 AM
June 16, 2022, 1:33 AM

Federal Reserve announces biggest interest rate hike in 28 years

American families are spending $350 more every month compared to a year ago and the Federal Reserve’s 0.75% interest hike is meant to help stabilize prices as the nation faces historic inflation.
June 16, 2022, 1:33 AM
Federal Reserve announces biggest interest rate hike in 28 years
June 16, 2022, 1:32 AM

‘We have taken concrete steps’ on tackling inflation: Rep. Steny Hoyer

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Democratic House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer about the battle against inflation, the Jan. 6 hearings, and efforts at gun legislation.
June 16, 2022, 1:32 AM
‘We have taken concrete steps’ on tackling inflation: Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2022, 12:18 AM

Biden sends letter to oil refiners blasting high profits amid record gas prices

He said oil company profit margins are the highest ever recorded.
June 16, 2022, 12:18 AM
Biden sends letter to oil refiners blasting high profits amid record gas prices
June 15, 2022, 8:50 PM

Federal Reserve hikes interest rate by 0.75%

The rate hike of 0.75% marks the largest increase since 1994.
June 15, 2022, 8:50 PM
Federal Reserve hikes interest rate by 0.75%
June 15, 2022, 7:47 PM

Men, women split on equity gains since Title IX, poll shows

As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a new poll finds Americans are split on how much progress has come from the landmark women's rights law
June 15, 2022, 7:47 PM
Men, women split on equity gains since Title IX, poll shows
June 15, 2022, 7:09 PM

Retail sales in May slip 0.3% amid surging inflation

Americans trimmed their spending unexpectedly in May compared with the month before, underscoring how surging inflation on daily necessities like gas is causing them to be more cautious about buying discretionary items
June 15, 2022, 7:09 PM
Retail sales in May fall 0.3% amid surging inflation
June 15, 2022, 5:00 PM

Federal Reserve expected to announce biggest interest rate hike in decades

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous discusses the expected rate hike to help battle rising inflation and what it means for American families.
June 15, 2022, 5:00 PM
Federal Reserve expected to announce biggest interest rate hike in decades
June 15, 2022, 3:51 PM

Biggest rate hike in nearly 3 decades expected amid inflation

ABC News' Rebecca Jarvis reports as the Federal Reserve is expected to announce its largest interest rate hike since 1994 in an effort to tackle inflation.
June 15, 2022, 3:51 PM
Biggest rate hike in nearly 3 decades expected amid inflation
June 15, 2022, 2:17 PM

Surging inflation clears way for biggest Fed hike in years

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its largest interest rate hike since 1994 — a bigger increase than it had previously signaled and a sign that the central bank is struggling to restrain stubbornly high inflation
June 15, 2022, 2:17 PM
Biggest rate hike in years expected as Fed tackles inflation
June 15, 2022, 1:26 PM

Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas, fewer profits

President Joe Biden wants U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel
June 15, 2022, 1:26 PM
Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas, fewer profits
June 15, 2022, 6:07 AM

Gas station manager accidentally sets gas to 69 cents per gallon

A California gas station manager was fired after accidentally setting the gas price to 69 cents per gallon when it was supposed to be $6.99 a gallon.
June 15, 2022, 6:07 AM
Gas station manager accidentally sets gas to 69 cents per gallon
June 15, 2022, 4:01 AM

All eyes on Federal Reserve as interest rates expected to rise

Many families already feel the impact of inflation on a daily basis.
June 15, 2022, 4:01 AM
All eyes on Federal Reserve as interest rates expected to rise
June 15, 2022, 2:22 AM

Stores reporting tampon shortages as prices continue to climb

A combination of factory staffing, transportation logjams and the rising cost of raw materials such as plastics are causing retailers to report lower inventories.
June 15, 2022, 2:22 AM
Stores reporting tampon shortages as prices continue to climb