Emily Barnes

1 week ago | democratandchronicle.com | Emily Barnes |Marcia Greenwood

Consumer confidence has risen in the past month, the latest report released by The Conference Board reveals. According to the think tank's Consumer Confidence Index, in May, consumer confidence increased by 12.3 points to 98, up from 85.7 in April. About half of this month's responses were collected following the Trump administration's pause on some proposed tariffs on imports from China.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Marcia Greenwood |Emily Barnes

Grocery prices fell by 0.1% in April after rising 0.4% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported May 13. The labor bureau data show that the average price of eggs tumbled 12.7% last month after a spike caused by a bird flu outbreak that has now eased. However, egg prices remain high; a dozen Grade A eggs are still $5.12 on average. The cost of breakfast cereal fell 2.5%; rice, 2.3%; chicken, 0.3%; and bacon, 1%.

2 weeks ago | democratandchronicle.com | Marcia Greenwood |Emily Barnes

Grocery prices fell by 0.1% in April after rising 0.4% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported May 13. The labor bureau data show that the average price of eggs tumbled 12.7% last month after a spike caused by a bird flu outbreak that has now eased. However, egg prices remain high; a dozen Grade A eggs are still $5.12 on average. The cost of breakfast cereal fell 2.5%; rice, 2.3%; chicken, 0.3%; and bacon, 1%.

3 weeks ago | mpnnow.com | Victoria Freile |Emily Barnes

Midway through May, President Donald Trump's approval ratings continue to fluctuate. Recent polls are reporting his approval ratings are slightly below his unfavorable ratings. Here's a look at Trump's latest approval ratings across the U.S.Donald Trump approval ratings: What do the polls say?

3 weeks ago | democratandchronicle.com | Victoria Freile |Emily Barnes

Midway through May, President Donald Trump's approval ratings continue to fluctuate. Recent polls are reporting his approval ratings are slightly below his unfavorable ratings. Here's a look at Trump's latest approval ratings across the U.S.Donald Trump approval ratings: What do the polls say?