John Carney

Supply chain problems are worsening and inflationary pressures are strengthening, according to the latest ISM manufacturing purchasing manager survey.

The public's view of the economy and its prospects turned sharply downward in October, the latest polling shows.

Oil prices headed toward $85 a barrel Monday, indicating gasoline prices will likely keep climbing.

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation" that she tells people to "call FedEx" if they ask her if the supply chain problems will mean Christmas gifts may not be delivered.

Average wages were up

One in five people surveyed spontaneously mentioned declining living standards due to inflation.

On Thursday's broadcast of MSNBC's "Hallie Jackson Reports," White House National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy responded to concerns that increased regulations will cause increased gas and oil prices by stating "There's a place for" regulation and "We're going to use it.

There's nothing transitory about this.

The third quarter was forecast to see strong growth and falling inflation. Instead, we got high inflation and the pace of economic growth crashed.

The surge in virus cases, stronger than expected inflation, and supply bottlenecks dragged the economy down to a much slower pace.

The Biden administration's housing policies are failing to increase home affordability.

BIden's economy has lost the confidence of independent voters, 72 percent of whom say economic conditions are getting worse.

Speaking at an event in Virginia, President Biden falsely claimed that there are more people working now than just before the pandemic struck.

Although core capital goods orders expanded in September, much of that reflects inflation rather than real growth.

Biden promised to make housing more affordable. That's not working out.

A drop in the infection rate boosted confidence but inflation fears are still rising.

Prices are up but plans to spend on gifts actually declined slightly. That points to fewer gifts this year.

"Our customers are deluged with price increases," a Texas manufacturer reported.

Pope Francis said Sunday that he hears the cries of migrants in Libya and appealed for an end to repatriation and the establishment instead of “regular migration routes.

More than two million migrants illegally crossed the border from Mexico into the United States during Fiscal Year 2021. The crossings include 1.66 million apprehended by Border Patrol agents and an estimated 400,000 classified as "got aways.