Economy news
Read the latest verified Economy news on BetaVoices, with related events, figures, and place-driven context.
This section currently has 35 approved stories, with the latest update on Apr 29, 2026.
Gallup: Record 55% of Americans Say Their Finances Are Getting Worse
The April survey found deepening worries over inflation, energy costs, retirement savings and credit card payments, with pessimism at its highest level since Gallup began asking in 2001
TSA PreCheck discount targets travelers 30 and under
First-time applicants in May can get $20 off a five-year membership as summer travel approaches and airfare costs rise
ECB and Bank of England expected to hold rates as inflation shock clouds outlook
The Iran war has lifted energy prices and revived stagflation concerns, but economists expect both central banks to wait for clearer evidence before tightening again
AI agents are starting to shop for consumers. Experts urge caution
Retailers and payment companies are testing agentic commerce, but specialists warn that autonomous purchases can expose shoppers to costly errors and data risks
Iran war’s economic hit may linger through 2026, economists say
Oil and gas prices have jumped since the conflict began, raising costs for drivers, travelers and households even if fighting eases soon
Musk-Altman OpenAI trial puts AI’s mission and money on the stand
The federal case asks whether OpenAI strayed from its founding purpose as it became one of the most valuable companies in artificial intelligence
Google workers urge Pichai to reject classified Pentagon AI work
In an open letter, employees working on AI systems warned that a Defense Department deal could put Google technology into harmful military uses
UPS, FedEx and DHL seek tariff refunds. Customers may have to wait
The companies say they will pass along approved IEEPA refunds to customers who paid the duties, but only importers of record can file and CBP processing may take months
Justin Sun sues Trump family’s World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
The crypto billionaire says the venture froze WLFI tokens he bought and blocked him from assets he claims were valued at as much as $1 billion
Warsh’s inflation gauge could complicate his Fed pitch
Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair told senators he favors trimmed inflation measures. Bank of America says that approach may not always deliver a softer reading