New-car sales expected to tick higher as inventories, and deals, are on the rise

Car dealers are offering more deals as inventories rise, likely boosting April new-car sales as 2024 shapes up to be the best year for new-car sales since 2019. Read More

Worst Deals on New Cars Right Now

The new-car ... on the rise. But many cars, SUVs, trucks, and special-edition sports cars are still selling for well above sticker price. In addition to research and reviews, Consumer Reports ... Read More

Cars.com 2024 Affordability Report Lists Best New Car Values By Segment

Market prices and consumer budgets are inching ... position to buy within their budget." Cars.com started with a list of 85 new vehicles and says the models listed below were best-in-class for 2024 - ... Read More

Hyundai's new Kona is the latest electric car with a very cheap lease

Fortunately for the consumer, the higher residual values correspond to a lower lease rate, bringing down the monthly payment ... in prices continues to rise. When budgeting for a new car, make ... Read More

Consumer prices rise more than expected in March

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices increased more than expected in ... That followed a 3.2% rise in February. The U.S. central bank has a 2% inflation target. The measures it tracks for monetary ... Read More

Gas prices are on the rise again. Here's where experts say they are going next.

"The oil market is very volatile and doesn't like the potential for bad news, or any worries that ... for more than half the March rise in the consumer price index, which rose 3.5% last month ... Read More

Rise in Consumer Spending a Boon for These 3 Payment Stocks

Now, with consumer outlays on the rise, payment processor companies like American Express Company AXP, Visa Inc. V and Mastercard Incorporated MA are all set to gain. These companies, engaged in ... Read More

Stamp prices to rise by record amount - as cost of sending a letter or card increases for SECOND time in a year

Stamp prices are set to increase again in July under new proposals designed to combat losses from falling mail volume. The price of a First-Class 'Forever' stamp will rise 5 cents from 68 cents to ... Read More

UPDATE 1-Chile's consumer prices rise less than expected

SANTIAGO, April 8 (Reuters) - Consumer prices in Chile rose slightly less than expected in March, with the 12-month inflation reading again dropping below 4% as the local central bank continues to ... Read More

Home Prices Continue to Rise Yearly Despite January Dip

Home prices ... rise. There are simply too few homes available for sale to meet demand.” The S&P metrics mark the second run of housing data out this week, following Monday’s news that new ... Read More

Chile’s Consumer Prices Rise Less Than All Analyst Forecasts in March

(Bloomberg) -- Chile’s consumer prices rose less than expected in March, providing some respite to the central bank after policymakers warned it will take longer for inflation to slow to target. Read More