For most Americans, oil-fueled inflation shows up most quickly in their gas tanks. The big question is whether fuel prices will eventually start increasing prices for other goods and services. 

As diesel crosses $6, so does the risk that soaring energy costs will start hurting far beyond gas pumps. 2026-09-12 00:00:00 Konrad Putzier

Continue ReadingFor most Americans, oil-fueled inflation shows up most quickly in their gas tanks. The big question is whether fuel prices will eventually start increasing prices for other goods and services. 

The Fed is poised to raise rates, a vital oil pipeline shuts down and Sen. Susan Collins has some strong words for Trump. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter:

Plus, a vital oil pipeline shuts down and Sen. Susan Collins has some strong words for Trump. 2026-09-11 21:19:00 Will Flannigan

Continue ReadingThe Fed is poised to raise rates, a vital oil pipeline shuts down and Sen. Susan Collins has some strong words for Trump. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter:

Investors have all but concluded the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week for the first time in three years. The harder question is what comes after that.

Investors have started pricing in a series of increases. Chairman Kevin Warsh’s aversion to signaling the path leaves him few tools to talk them out of it 2026-09-11 19:37:00 Nick…

Continue ReadingInvestors have all but concluded the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week for the first time in three years. The harder question is what comes after that.