53% of Latino families canceled their summer vacations. Lisette Orellana Engel, Director of Economic Policy at UnidosUS, explains how inflation is forcing families to choose between rent and family vacations.

For the first time in years, inflation has outpaced wages. 76% of Americans are concerned about their finances. @angelanhanks.bsky.social put America’s problem simply: “People are looking at higher prices across the board, and their dollar is not carrying them as far as it previously was.”

Trump promised to lower prices. Instead, his economy is one of rising prices and stagnating wages. The American people know they were sold a raw deal. As Kitty Richards put it: “We’re seeing consistently that voters feel like the economy is headed in the wrong direction.”

A war with Iran. Arbitrary tariffs. Severe cuts to health care. The Trump admin’s policies are draining consumers, and the economy might be on borrowed time. @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social: “At some point, a majority of consumers - not just low-income ones - are going to pull back their spending.”

Memorial Day is usually a time for family vacations. This year, higher prices are causing Americans to think twice. @angelanhanks.bsky.social: “Everyone across the country is going to be thinking really hard about can they afford to take that trip?”

1,3 millones de personas, 262.000 millones de dólares para la economía y 8.000 millones de dólares anuales en impuestos. El economista Daniel Acosta explica qué es lo que realmente está en juego si Trump pone fin al TPS.

Las mujeres latinas aportan 1,3 millones de dólares a la economía; sin embargo, ganan 54 centavos por cada dólar que gana un hombre blanco. Esta brecha se amplía con cada hijo. Lisette Orellana Engel, Dir. Política Económica de UnidosUS, explica por qué esto nos afecta a todos.

Trump’s war in Iran has made gas prices soar, so he’s trying to lower them with a gas tax holiday. But, as Rohit Chopra said, that won’t mean much: “Gas prices have shot up over $1.50, so that 18 cents is just a tiny fraction that is really chipping away at how much people are spending.”

Hay 5 millones de emprendedores latinos en los Estados Unidos, y el gobierno les está cerrando la puerta en las narices. La economista Lorelei Salas explica por qué los nuevos requisitos de la SBA están poniendo en riesgo a miles de negocios propiedad de latinos.

Trump’s tariffs, war with Iran, and other policy choices continue to harm working Americans and drive up prices. As Aya Ibrahim said: “50-75% of the increase in inflation over the Federal Reserve’s target is a result of the tariffs.”

El excomisionado de la FTC, Álvaro Bedoya, explica qué significa realmente el impuesto a las remesas, no solo para las comunidades en nuestros países de origen, sino en todo el mundo.

Memorial Day is the start of summer, but this year Trump’s war with Iran has raised prices and made travel too costly for families. Labor Day likely won’t be any better. As Kate Gordon said: “We don’t see any price relief, even if magically tomorrow we were to see the Strait open.”

The economy isn’t working for working Americans. Prices are rising and wages aren’t keeping up. As @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social put it: “The simple answer is that we're seeing very hot inflation, so we're just seeing higher prices.”

While Transportation Sec. Duffy may have the time and money to take a road trip, most are struggling to afford their commute because of high prices. As @angelanhanks.bsky.social told NBC, “there’s this longer financial toll that people are incurring in order just to meet their basic needs.”

@mnegron01.bsky.social warns that with 20% of the world’s oil off the grid, gas prices aren't projected to return to normal levels until 2027 — keeping prices elevated and household budgets under pressure for years to come.

Consumer sentiment just hit another record low as prices climb and paychecks fail to keep pace with inflation. But Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is telling Americans it’s a great time to take road trips, even as gas tops $4.50 a gallon and families feel the rising costs.

Rohit Chopra: Families are cutting back on essentials and taking on more debt just to get by, and Trump's war with Iran is driving costs even higher. "The president is more focused on the ballroom banquet table than what is happening at the kitchen table for so many Americans."

Trump’s tariffs are driving up costs across the economy. Even Mother’s Day is getting more expensive this year, with flower prices up 16%. @groundwork.bsky.social's Liz Pancotti says wages aren’t keeping up with prices, adding pressure to already-strained household budgets.

The average Illinois household has paid nearly $2,600 more for goods since Trump took office, and costs continue to rise. @mnegron01.bsky.social joined @fox32chicago.bsky.social to explain how Trump’s tariffs and war are driving up costs across the economy and squeezing Americans’ wallets.

Black workers continue to struggle in this economy. See my appearance on @marketplace.org last week: www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0... (4b/7)

Your perennial reminder that Rollins indefinitely cancelled the study that measures hunger in America shortly after these cuts were enacted

Wrote about the worrying, expanding divide between the Household and Payroll surveys since the Gov shutdown for this month's #jobsday preview If this keeps up we're going to have to think about non-random responses in econ data like political pollsters do now

Trump’s war with Iran is making life more unaffordable, driving up prices for oil and fertilizer at a time when Americans are already paying too much for health care, rent, and groceries. "It's not just the gas we put in our car. It's gonna show up on grocery shelves." — Liz Pancotti

The Iran war is reshaping energy and trade — but Nevada's jobs report doesn't reflect it, according to Alejandra Y. Castillo, Former U.S. Asst. Secretary of Commerce, the 300K jobs headline leaves out the critical economic context.

Trump’s war with Iran has sent jet fuel prices soaring, forcing Spirit Airlines to close its doors while others add fuel surcharges. This means higher fares and fewer low-cost options for families already struggling with high costs. Expert Alfredo Romero on @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social

"It’s clear this is part of the overall impact the higher fuel prices caused by the war in Iran have had on the airline industry and consumers." @genesperling.bsky.social on the Spirit Airlines closure and how Trump's war is hurting American businesses and ushering in higher costs for travelers.

Undocumented immigrants pay $100 billion in taxes each year, but the fear of the IRS sharing data with ICE changes everything. UnidosUS’ Director of Economic Policy, Lisette Orellana Engel, explains.

Americans have paid $16B more at the pump since Trump’s war with Iran began. Kitty Richards joined ABC News Live to break down higher costs across the economy as consumer sentiment hits new lows. "Anything that requires fuel or transportation is gonna see a price increase."

@mnegron01.bsky.social: Small businesses have faced higher costs for over a year due to Trump's reckless trade policies. Now, the administration is placing the burden on U.S. importers to get the refund they are owed, with smaller businesses and consumers unlikely to see a dime in refunds.

Excited that this piece with my colleague Kate Andrias is out in the world! On the anniversary of abundance the book and May Day, we lay out how worker power has to be part of any abundance movement. Grateful to @monicapotts.bsky.social for writing about the report: newrepublic.com/article/2096...

Some absolutely grim numbers on prediction markets here. Trading on the two biggest platforms has grown 25x in the last year, with the lion’s share of the winnings going to a few sophisticated, well-connected accounts.

Diesel prices impact the cost of shipping and trucking, which impacts the cost of everything we buy. Expert @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social joined @fox32chicago.bsky.social to explain how rising fuel costs are spreading through the economy and further squeezing families’ budgets.

Trump's tariffs cost the average family $1,700 last year, with higher prices on everything from groceries to electronics, clothes, and shipping. Now, the corporations that passed on higher costs from tariffs to consumers are set to get the refunds, leaving consumers empty-handed.

President Trump took office promising to lower prices on day one, but costs have only gone up. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social: "The American people, rightly, have tuned into the fact that this President is not very interested in solving what they identify as their biggest problem."

Kevin Warsh’s shift from hawkish inflation views to echoing Trump’s calls to lower rates is worrying for anyone concerned about rising prices. Liz Pancotti joined @macfarlanenews.bsky.social of @meidastouch.com to discuss what this nomination could mean for the economy, workers, & families' budgets.

Before Trump fired him for doing his job, former FTC Commissioner @bedoyausa.bsky.social spent 3 years meeting with working people across America. He discovered they all had one thing in common: the corporate elite were bleeding them dry. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2OH...

Trump’s tariffs raised prices on working families, but they’re not the ones getting refunds. $166 billion is being refunded to corporations instead of the consumers who paid more — a “windfall for businesses,” says @hboushey.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/u...

Trump wants a Fed chair who does what he’s told, not what’s best for families and workers. Kevin Warsh's record suggests he'll bend to Trump’s demands for rate cuts, prioritizing the needs of Wall Street over Main Street. "It's not about making people's lives better." - @bedoyausa.bsky.social

Gas prices tend to rise like a rocket and fall like a feather. @mnegron01.bsky.social says given the infrastructure damage to oil refineries and storage, fuel and food supply chains will be slow to recover, keeping prices for families and businesses elevated into 2027.

Tax refunds are a critical part of household budgets, especially when costs are high, yet millions of Americans have been left waiting this year. Julie Siegel & John Pierce say the Trump admin's severe cuts to IRS staffing & capacity are behind the delays. www.civilservicestrong.org/update/nobod...

Kitty Richards on @bloomberg.com: Kevin Warsh has proven he is ill-equipped to make the decisions necessary to guide households through an economic crisis. "He might be more interested in which way the political winds are blowing than in what the data is showing."

"The volatility is head-spinning." Americans want lower prices, but Trump’s policies are driving them higher at every turn. Gene Sperling explains how markets aren’t reflecting what families and small businesses are facing — slowing wage growth, mounting debt, and rising prices.

Kevin Warsh has a record of opposing necessary rate cuts until they became politically convenient. His nomination raises concerns about whether Fed decisions will be influenced by the White House’s moods or economic data. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social on @ms.now with @anacabrera.bsky.social

NEW in @nytimes.com: why are Americans leaving certain states? Our CEO @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social says it’s about daily life feeling affordable. “Growth on paper means very little if your everyday experience is scarcity, [...] unaffordable care, and public systems that are hard to use.”

Trump’s war with Iran is hitting families and local communities hard. @katenrg.bsky.social says rising fuel and food costs make it harder for food banks to operate, even as more families turn to them for support.

The Fed's decisions impact whether families can afford a home or a car — and whether workers can find a job. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social warns Kevin Warsh’s history of bailing out big banks and refusal to disclose his investments suggest he’ll prioritize the interests of Wall Street over Main Street.

Three major antitrust rulings last week prove state AGs and juries can step in to check corporate power and protect consumers when federal enforcement falls short. Important read from @dohamekki.bsky.social and @linamkhan.bsky.social in @nytopinion.nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/o...

Trump’s war with Iran is making life more unaffordable for working families. The war has driven the fastest gas spike in years, adding to already higher costs for groceries, rent, and health care. Rohit Chopra: "Every single part of their life is getting more expensive."

I got to do one of my favorite things this week: spend an hour talking about big issues in the labor market and the economy. Thanks to Ed Elson and Scott Galloway for great questions and great conversation. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

From @linamkhan.bsky.social and @dohamekki.bsky.social in the NYT today: ✅ state AGs fight corporate power when feds don't ✅ juries can stop it when the gov't or judges won't ✅ antitrust enforcement cannot be so expensive ✅ talk to actual small business owners & workers