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Sometimes, complaining about the price of eggs isn’t just about the eggs. In recent years, egg prices have become a metaphor for the rising cost of just about every human necessity. The inflation rate has cooled since 2022, but new tariffs on imported goods may drive the cost of living even higher.

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The maker of Coors Light and Miller is attributing lower revenue to macroeconomic trends and weaker demand.
last updated May 8

Economic trends

Although the nation’s overall economic health has been good, consumers, corporate executives and economists all express worries about the economy's direction.
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Many organizers of Easter egg hunts this upcoming weekend have been forced find different ways to have fun without breaking their budget.
last updated Apr 18

The price of eggs

An outbreak of the H5N1 influenza strain — the bird flu — has reduced the nation's hen population, causing egg prices to spike in grocery stores.
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Walmart is forewarning customers that prices are going up at the end of the month, a departure from the normal Memorial Day deals.
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Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported goods, especially those from China, are driving fears of higher consumer prices. Inflation had cooled since a 40-year high in 2022.
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What the left is saying

Inflation conflation

Articles in left-leaning news outlets stress the negative effects of rising consumer prices. They suggest President Donald Trump's economic policies could drive up the inflation rate.

An independent Fed

Articles raise concerns about threats to the independence of the Federal Reserve. They argue that outside political pressure, especially by the president, could hurt the economy.

Impact of tariffs

Articles question whether Trump's tariffs on goods imported into the United States will exacerbate inflation and economic instability.

What the center is saying

Economic stability

Articles from a centrist viewpoint focus the U.S. economy's volatility. They suggest finding a balance between economic growth and stable prices for consumers.

Market reactions

The centrist coverage highlights recent fluctuations in the stock market and how that volatility might influence the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rates.

Trade policy implications

Analysis focuses on the broader implications of the president's trade policies on the economy.

What the right is saying

Support for Trump

Right-leaning news outlets generally support Trump's call for cuts in interest rates. Articles portray the president as proactively trying to boost economic growth.

Economic indicators favorable

Articles cite economic indicators they say justify rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Chief among these is the relatively low unemployment rate.

Criticism of Fed caution

Right-leaning articles often criticize Fed Chair Jerome Powell for being overly cautious. They say Powell is disregarding positive trends in the economy in the name of controlling inflation.

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April 2025

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April 2025

Fed chair says tariffs could drive inflation as Trump calls for interest rate cuts

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned for the first time that President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on imported goods could lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth. Trump responded by indicating that he wanted to remove Powell from his position as head of the central bank.

March 2025

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March 2025

Egg prices drop 33% from all-time high, USDA predicts Easter uptick

New U.S. Department of Agriculture data showed egg prices dropping 33% from an all-time high of $8.17 to $5.51 per dozen. However, prices remained 50% higher than a year earlier.

January 2025

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January 2025

Fed pauses rate cuts in first interest rate decision since Trump took office

In its first decision on interest rates since President Trump returned to office, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged – a reflection of persistently high inflation.

September 2024

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September 2024

Inflation cools to 2.5% in August but monthly core prices came in hotter

Consumer price inflation cooled for the fifth straight month ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, hoped the lower inflation rate would ease voter discontent over high prices that followed the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2023

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April 2023

Half the country thinks Biden’s policies are doing nothing for middle class

A new poll showed half the country believes President Joe Biden’s policies were not benefitting the middle class – a foreshadowing of problems Biden’s Democratic party would face in the 2024 elections.