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Fed set to make interest rate decision as inflation hits 3-year high

  • Jun 16
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Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal: experts

  • Jun 15
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Oil prices fall to lowest level since March

  • Jun 15

Houstonians seeking out assistance amid rising cost of living: Data

  • Jun 12

Houstonians share concerns as inflation hits highest level since 2023

  • Jun 11

Inflation hits highest level since 2023, as Iran war pushes up prices

  • Jun 10

Texas BBQ restaurant owners speak out about rising beef costs

  • Jun 6

Sellers are pulling homes off the market at record rates: Report

  • Jun 4

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Houstonians seeking out assistance amid rising cost of living, data shows

  • Jun 12
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As inflation hits the highest level since 2023, Houstonians express concerns

  • Jun 11
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Beef prices at an all-time high, as Texas restaurant owners try to stay afloat

  • Jun 6
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Jobs report shows hiring slowed as Iran war took hold

  • May 8
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Houston hotel bookings show only modest rise so far for World Cup

  • May 2
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Kinder Institute survey shows Houstonians are worried about the economy

  • May 1
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Kinder Institute survey shows Houstonians worry about the economy, political division

  • Apr 27
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Galveston leaders confident new cruise ship will bring economic boost to city

  • Apr 25

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Inflation jumps to its highest level in three years

The jump in prices last month owed in large part to a sharp rise in costs for products impacted by a global oil shock.

  • May 13
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Jobs report showed hiring slowed, but exceeded expectations

The new data arrived as the war continues to drive up gasoline prices and borrowing costs, threatening a drag on the economy.

  • May 8
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Trade court says Trump's 10% global tariffs are unlawful

The Court of International Trade has concluded that President Trump's global 10% tariffs are unlawful.

  • May 7

Houston hotel bookings show only modest rise so far for World Cup

It's been four years since Houston was first announced as a World Cup host city, but hotel owners say they don't see bookings as high as they expected one month away from the matches.

  • May 2

Kinder Institute survey shows Houstonians are worried about the economy

The 2026 study shows that many people are not satisfied with the state of the economy and the cost of living.

  • May 1