Money & PricesSep 11, 2026, 12:54 p.m. ET
Democrats Say Gas Prices Up 3.4% in August, Households Paying $604 More
A Democratic Party release cites new data on fuel costs and consumer sentiment as the midterm convention opens.
Money & Prices
What these cost now
The average price of regular gasoline
$4.01
as of Aug 10, 2026, down $0.07
Grocery prices
321.216
as of Jul 1, 2026, down 0.23
Consumer prices overall
334.131
as of Aug 1, 2026, up 1.318
New claims for unemployment benefits
209,000
as of Aug 8, 2026, up 9,000
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate
6.76%
as of Sep 10, 2026, up 0.05%
The unemployment rate
4.10%
as of Jul 1, 2026, down 0.10%
Reports
Core CPI Rose 0.3% in August, Up 2.4% Year Over Year
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.3% month-over-month increase in the core Consumer Price Index for August, with a 2.4% rise over the year, according to Crypto Briefing.
- Money & PricesSep 11, 2026, 10:54 a.m. ET
National Average Diesel Price Crosses $6 a Gallon
The national average price for a gallon of diesel has crossed the $6 mark, according to 710keel.com.
Reports Conflict on U.S. Gasoline Prices and War-Era Increases
Outlets citing AAA and other data give differing national averages and percentage increases, with no single figure prevailing.
- Money & PricesSep 11, 2026, 1:47 a.m. ET
ECB's key deposit rate at 2.5%, euronews reports
The European Central Bank's deposit rate stands at 2.5%, according to euronews.
Gas price reports diverge, with outlets citing $4.19 and $4.45 a gallon
Two outlets give different figures for the price of regular gas, and neither outweighs the other.
Gas prices climb, with reports differing on the size of the increase
Outlets citing AAA data report higher pump prices than a year ago, but their figures for the current average and the year-on-year change diverge.
US National Average Gasoline Price Reaches $4.15 a Gallon
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline stood at $4.15 as of September 5, up from roughly $3.20 the same week a year earlier, according to AAA data reported by Latin Times.
Gas Price Reports Diverge Across Outlets
Three outlets report different average gasoline prices, with AAA and GasBuddy cited as data sources.
- Money & PricesSep 10, 2026, 9:52 p.m. ET
Tokyo stocks fall sharply, Nikkei down more than 2,000 points
The Nikkei average dropped more than 2,000 points on September 11, according to TBS.
US producer price index rose 5.4% in August, reports say
Wholesale inflation picked up in August, with the year-over-year rise reported at 5.4%, up from 4.8% in July.
- Money & PricesSep 10, 2026, 8:47 p.m. ET
MTS and NCTD monthly passes to rise to $85 for adults, $28 for discounted riders
San Diego's two transit agencies are raising monthly pass prices, with the adult pass going from $72 to $85 and the senior, disabled and Medicare pass from $23 to $28, according to NBC San Diego.
- Money & PricesSep 10, 2026, 8:08 p.m. ET
Average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.74% for week ending Sept. 10
NerdWallet reports the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stood at 6.74% APR for the week ending Sept. 10, based on rates provided to the site by Zillow.
Massachusetts Gas Prices Rise to $4.22 a Gallon
The average price per gallon in Massachusetts reached $4.22, up from $4.15 a week earlier, according to AAA data reported by WNAW.
- Money & PricesSep 10, 2026, 7:54 p.m. ET
Mortgage Rate Reports Differ on Latest Average
Two outlets published different figures for the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate, with one reporting 7.07% and the other 6.76%.
- Money & PricesSep 10, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET
Mortgage Rates Cross 7%, Mortgage News Daily Reports
The average mortgage rate stood at 7.07% on Thursday, September 10, 2026, according to Mortgage News Daily.
US sales of previously occupied homes reported at 3.98 million units for August
A single outlet's coverage of National Association of Realtors data puts August sales of previously owned US homes at 3.98 million units.
Producer prices rose 5.4% in August from a year earlier, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show
The producer price index increased 0.4% in August, according to figures reported from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
US diesel price averages $5.98 a gallon, up 61% from a year ago
The national average diesel price has risen to $5.98 per gallon, a 61% increase from the $3.71 recorded a year earlier, according to AAA data reported by Crypto Briefing.
- Money & PricesSep 10, 2026, 5:44 p.m. ET
Democratic Party Says Housing Costs Have Risen $757 for the Average Household
A Democratic Party release says mortgage rates are near 7% and that housing costs have climbed since President Trump took office.
- Money & PricesSep 10, 2026, 5:14 p.m. ET
IEA Forecasts Global Coal Demand to Rise 1.2% in 2026
Global coal consumption is now expected to reach a record 8.94 billion tonnes this year, according to an IEA forecast reported by Hellenic Shipping News.
- Money & PricesSep 10, 2026, 4:45 p.m. ET
Brent crude price reported above $107
One report puts the Brent crude oil price above $107, with the situation described as developing.
Florida Gas Price Reported at $3.90 a Gallon
AAA's latest figure for Florida regular gasoline was reported at $3.90 per gallon, while the same reporting also cites a diesel price, leaving the two measures in conflict.
US Diesel Price Reports Diverge, With One Outlet Citing a Record $5.94 a Gallon
Outlets reporting on US diesel prices in early September 2026 gave figures ranging from $5.6879 to $5.94 a gallon, with one citing a 72% rise over nine months.
- Money & PricesSep 10, 2026, 12:18 a.m. ET
Average 30-year fixed mortgage rate reaches 6.85%, Mortgage Bankers Association says
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported an average 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 6.85% for the week ending September 4, according to cryptobriefing.com.
US Gas Prices Above $4 a Gallon, Reports Differ on Exact Average
AAA data reported by two outlets puts the national average for regular gasoline above $4, with one reporting $4.22, more than a dollar higher than a year ago.
Gas Price Reports Conflict on Figure, Measure, and Timing
News outlets disagree on the national average price of regular gasoline, with figures ranging from $4.07 to $4.55 a gallon.
- Money & PricesSep 9, 2026, 12:18 p.m. ET
Instacart Reports AI-Assisted Orders Exceed Average Basket Size
Average basket size for AI-assisted grocery orders exceeds that of other orders, according to a report.
Michigan Gas Prices Rise to $4.22 a Gallon
Statewide average for regular gasoline reaches $4.22, according to Yahoo News.
- Money & PricesSep 9, 2026, 7:57 a.m. ET
European Gas Price Reaches €79 per Megawatt-Hour, Euronews Reports
The front-month Dutch TTF natural gas price reached €79 per megawatt-hour on Wednesday morning, according to Euronews.
US Consumers' Inflation Expectations Hold at 3.6% in August
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Survey of Consumer Expectations shows median one-year inflation expectations remained at 3.6% in August 2026.
China Producer Inflation Rises 3.8% in August, Above Forecasts
China's producer price index rose 3.8% year-on-year in August 2026, according to Trading Economics data reported by Hellenic Shipping News.
- Money & PricesSep 8, 2026, 11:13 p.m. ET
Nikkei 225 Closes at 65,269 on September 8, 2026
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index ended the trading day at 65,269, according to CNBC.
Japan's Real Wages Rose 2.4% in July, Reports Differ on Source
Reports from CryptoBriefing and NewsOnJapan give conflicting figures and ministry names for Japan's July real wage data.
- Money & PricesSep 8, 2026, 7:43 p.m. ET
US Consumer Inflation Expectations Rise in August, NY Fed Survey Shows
The New York Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Expectations for August shows consumers expect inflation to be 3.6% a year from now and 3% over the next five years.
Unemployment Rate in Southwest Tennessee Holds at 3.4% in July
The American Job Center Southwest Tennessee Division reports the July unemployment rate was 3.4%.
Gas Prices Reported at Record Highs for Labor Day, Figures Conflict
Reports from cryptobriefing.com give conflicting figures for gasoline and diesel prices around Labor Day.
- Money & PricesSep 8, 2026, 4:18 p.m. ET
Foreign Buyers Acquire $10 Billion in US 2-Year Treasury Notes in June 2026
Treasury auction results reported by Cryptobriefing indicate foreign buyers purchased $10 billion of US 2-year notes in June 2026.
Tennessee Gas Prices Rise 13 Cents, AAA Reports
Average price for regular gasoline in Tennessee reached $3.80 per gallon on September 8, 2026, according to AAA.
Gas prices for Labor Day travel reported between $4.14 and $4.33 per gallon
Reports differ on the national average gas price for September 7, 2026.
US average gas price tops $4.15, up from $3.19 a year ago
The national average price of regular gasoline rose above $4.15 per gallon on Tuesday, according to AAA.
U.S. Diesel Prices Hit Record High of $5.85 per Gallon, Fueling Inflation Fears
The national average price of diesel fuel reached $5.85 per gallon in September 2026, more than $2 above a year ago, according to GasBuddy data reported by wbiw.com.
- Money & PricesSep 8, 2026, 6:48 a.m. ET
UK 30-Year Gilt Yield Rises to 5.89%, Highest Since 1998
The yield on Britain's 30-year government bond reached 5.89% in early September 2026, the highest level since 1998, according to the Debt Management Office.
- Money & PricesSep 8, 2026, 5:58 a.m. ET
San Diego Special Event Parking Tickets Rise to $223,897.50
City data shows a surge in special event parking ticket revenue from April to July.
- Money & PricesSep 8, 2026, 12:46 a.m. ET
Japan Five-Year Bond Auction Sees Weak Demand
The latest auction result shows a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.11, according to Cryptobriefing.
Arizona Gas Prices Drop Below Year-Ago Levels Ahead of Labor Day
AAA reports the average price of regular gasoline in Arizona is $4.54 per gallon, more than a dollar cheaper than a year ago.
- Money & PricesSep 7, 2026, 11:50 p.m. ET
Spot gold price rises to $4,429.89 per ounce on September 8, 2026
Spot gold reached $4,429.89 per ounce on September 8, 2026, according to The Hindu Business Line.
California Gas Prices Hit Record $5.86 a Gallon, AAA Says
The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in California reached $5.8602 as of Sept. 7, a 26.95% increase from a year ago, according to AAA data reported by the New York Post.