Media Matters for America
WUSA9 in Washington, DC, reports on inflation, surging gas prices squeezing drivers
Liberal
This post is part of a series chronicling news coverage of rising prices in the United States. See more here.
May 21, 2026, 9:28 am
The Washington Times
Gas prices on track for most expensive summer in years, GasBuddy warns
Conservative
May 20, 2026, 9:18 am
NOW Toronto
‘Gas prices are quite insane’: Toronto residents feel the pinch as Canada’s inflation rises to 2.8 per cent
Liberal
May 20, 2026, 6:00 am
Yahoo Finance
Highest gas prices in years expected to continue rising this summer
Liberal
May 20, 2026, 2:53 pm
# jobless • lay • filings • fell • fall • aid
South China Morning Post
US jobless claims fall as lay-offs remain low despite economic uncertainty
Liberal
Despite historically low lay-offs, the labour market appears to be stuck in what economists call a ‘low-hire, low-fire’ state.
May 21, 2026, 7:03 am
The Mercury News
US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low
Liberal
May 21, 2026, 6:44 am
AP News
Jobless claims fall again as layoffs stay low amid economic uncertainty
Liberal
May 21, 2026, 6:39 am
The Washington Times
U.S. jobless aid filings fell to 209K last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty
Conservative
May 21, 2026, 6:48 am
Yahoo Finance
Private credit bond spreads show smaller lenders priced at greater risk
Liberal
By Patturaja Murugaboopathy May 21 (Reuters) - Bond investors are assigning diverse risk premiums to U.S. private credit firms, with smaller lenders being priced at greater risk and hence wider
May 21, 2026, 9:52 am
Forbes
Why The Multifamily Debt Maturity Wave Is A Strategic Inflection Point
Conservative
May 20, 2026, 8:00 am
Economic Times
Want safer returns than FDs? How retail investors can earn 7.5-9% via bonds without taking risk
Conservative
May 21, 2026, 10:09 pm
The Financial Express
Brent may hit $200/bbl if Hormuz closure extends through 2026: Report
Conservative
A severe, extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint through late 2026 poses a critical threat to global energy markets.
May 21, 2026, 11:02 am
Toronto Sun
Strait of Hormuz closure risks greatest global energy supply shock in decades, Wood Mackenzie warns
Conservative
May 20, 2026, 6:47 am
IndexBox Inc.
Urgent Action Needed Within 6-12 Months to Prevent Agrifood Crisis, Says FAO
Liberal
May 21, 2026, 10:02 am
Newsweek
The Fate Of America’s Most Expensive Homes For Sale
Conservative
Ultra-luxury homes are listing for up to $400M, but actual sales remain far lower, exposing the gap between asking prices and market reality.
May 21, 2026, 9:50 am
wallstreetONLINE
Homes.com Shares Most Expensive Home Sales Across Major U.S. Markets in April
Conservative
May 20, 2026, 4:10 pm
GB News
State pension crisis as UK net migration update exposes 'double hit' to retirement system
Conservative
The future of the state pension is in doubt as today's UK net migration figures expose a "demographic drag" to the retirement system going forward, analysts warn
May 21, 2026, 4:24 am
Daily Express
HMRC confirms £33 a month tax charges for state pensioners
Conservative
May 21, 2026, 1:29 am
The Guardian
All this talk about ‘difficult’ cuts, yet the largest part of Britain’s welfare bill is never mentioned. Why?
Liberal
May 21, 2026, 1:00 am
Daily Mail
Six costly inheritance tax mistakes: IAN DYALL reveals the worst blunders you can make
Conservative
May 20, 2026, 12:00 am
Yahoo Finance
Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise
Liberal
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, May 21 (Reuters) - Australian employment unexpectedly fell in April while the jobless rate jumped to the highest level since late 2021, a possible sign the labour market might be
May 20, 2026, 8:37 pm
Australia’s unemployment rate rises 0.2 points to 4.5% in April
May 20, 2026, 8:16 pm
The Independent
Make economic growth the number one priority, business group urges Swinney
Liberal
May 21, 2026, 5:01 pm
The Guardian
Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5% with markets slashing chance of more interest rate hikes
Liberal
May 21, 2026, 1:02 am
The Times Of India
Fertiliser prices soar ahead of Kharif, farmers fear another crushing season in AP
Conservative
Fertiliser prices surge ahead of kharif as complex fertiliser bags jump from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,250, raising paddy costs; farmers urge govt subsidies and price control.
May 21, 2026, 11:28 am
The Conversation
Fertiliser: the forgotten history linking the agricultural commodity and empire in wartime
Liberal
May 21, 2026, 7:38 am
Benzinga
A New Food Inflation Shock May Be Coming— And Fertilizer Prices Are The Warning Sign
Conservative
May 21, 2026, 3:19 am
Economic Times
Bitcoin rebounds toward $78,000 on strong Nvidia earnings, steady accumulation
Conservative
Bitcoin surged nearly 1.5% to around $77,934, buoyed by strong Nvidia earnings and steady buyer accumulation, despite ongoing ETF outflows. Ethereum also saw gains, with major altcoins like BNB and Solana rallying significantly. Experts suggest this...
May 20, 2026, 11:44 pm
Investing.com
Bitcoin Rally Nears Key Resistance as Bearish Risks Return
Conservative
May 20, 2026, 12:53 am
Yahoo Finance Canada
Canadian Investors: 2 Stocks to Buy If the Dollar Keeps Sliding
Liberal
May 20, 2026, 8:00 am
Benzinga
Bitcoin Bears Say BTC Is Repeating The 2022 Pattern—K33 Research Says They're Dead Wrong
Conservative
May 20, 2026, 7:41 am
Chicago Tribune
These piggy banks make saving money fun and easy – Chicago Tribune
Conservative
A piggy bank is ideal for holding your money, especially for those who need a little discipline with saving and budgeting.
May 21, 2026, 6:37 am
Yahoo Finance
Most Americans retire with this much banked in savings: Will it be enough for you?
Liberal
May 21, 2026, 6:25 am
Kiplinger
Retirement Is Coming: Conquer It, 'Game of Thrones' Style
Conservative
May 20, 2026, 3:40 am
Yahoo Finance Canada
Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Liberal
MONTEZUMA, Kan. (AP) — Orville Williams has had a healthy wheat crop on his 2,600-acre farm in Montezuma, Kansas, every year since he was a teenager.
May 20, 2026, 12:16 pm
AP News
Kansas wheat crop could be worst since 1972 because of weather extremes
Liberal
May 20, 2026, 5:49 am
Sun Sentinel
Kansas wheat farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs
Conservative
May 20, 2026, 9:51 am
Chicago Tribune
Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972 – Chicago Tribune
Conservative
May 20, 2026, 9:10 am
Bloomberg
Iran War Upends Inflation Bets in $50 Trillion Debt Market Safe Haven
Liberal
Investors in the safe haven of G7 debt want protection as the conflict in the Middle East threatens another bout of inflation.
May 21, 2026, 3:00 pm
Yahoo Finance Canada
ECB's Rehn sees few signs yet of high inflation taking root
Liberal
May 21, 2026, 12:52 am
NBC News
Fed officials’ concerns about inflation sparked talk of rate hike
Liberal
May 20, 2026, 12:36 pm
TRADING ECONOMICS
FTSE 100 Slips as UK Inflation Eases, Iran War Lingers
Liberal
May 20, 2026, 1:43 am






