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The Supreme Court ruled that most of Trump’s tariffs were invalid because he overstepped his authority, but that won’t automatically lower consumer prices and it remains unclear whether businesses will get refunds for tariffs paid last year.
Rising coffee prices are forcing some Americans to alter their daily routines—buying cheaper brands, brewing at home more, or skipping their usual cup—highlighting how inflation is reshaping consumer spending on everyday beverages.
Cocoa prices have fallen from record highs, yet Valentine’s Day chocolate stays pricey as producers hedge above spot prices and lingering Trump-era tariffs bite into margins, with full price relief unlikely before 2027.
OPEC+ kept its March oil output unchanged after lifting quotas earlier, with Brent near six-month highs as Iran–U.S. tensions support prices; the group reiterated full compliance but gave no guidance beyond March, keeping options open for future policy depending on market conditions.
U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.5% in December, topping economists’ expectations and signaling ongoing inflation pressures at the producer level.
Gold surged to a new record above $5,100 an ounce as geopolitical tensions boosted safe-haven demand, with spot gold around $5,090 and briefly peaking at $5,110 while futures hovered near $5,086; a softer dollar and robust central-bank buying supported the rally, and silver rose above $100 an ounce.
Gold surged above $5,000 per ounce to a fresh record as geopolitical tensions and macro risk boost demand, with central-bank purchases and broader institutional interest supporting prices. Analysts see further gains, with UBS targeting $5,200/oz by year-end and Goldman Sachs projecting $5,400/oz by December 2026, while silver also gained.
The White House touts its auto tariffs as not causing big price hikes, noting strong 2025 auto sales and a December average new-car price of about $50,326, but industry analysts warn prices may rise in 2026. Automakers say tariffs cost them billions (Ford about $1B in 2025; GM $3.5–$4.5B), though many costs were absorbed and relief measures like tariff rebates and policy tweaks are meant to ease the impact. Republicans and Democrats alike caution that affordability remains a political hurdle as reshoring of production will take years and prices stay stubbornly high.
MarketWatch reports the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book showing tariff-related cost pressures across the U.S. are pushing prices higher in most districts, with only two of twelve districts posting slight price growth and others contending with rising costs, including healthcare and insurance, signaling ongoing inflationary pressure into 2026.
U.S. home sales in 2025 fell to a 30-year low as elevated prices and costly mortgages constrained buyers, highlighting persistent affordability challenges despite limited housing supply.
Used Nintendo 3DS prices have surged recently, with New 3DS XL consoles reaching $200-350 on eBay, likely due to broader tech hardware shortages driven by the AI boom and DRAM shortages, affecting prices across gaming and tech markets. This increase makes buying or modding a 3DS more expensive, suggesting potential price stabilization in the future.
Brazil's beef supply is tightening as ranchers begin retaining female cattle to rebuild herds, signaling a shift from surplus to scarcity that could raise global beef prices and impact affordability, especially in the US where prices are already high due to drought and high feed costs.
Gold and silver prices have reached record highs due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties, including a declining US dollar, inflation, and global unrest, prompting increased demand for these safe-haven assets amid volatile markets.
In Bulgaria, especially in small villages like Chuprene, there is widespread concern that adopting the euro will lead to higher prices and economic hardship, despite the country's progress in joining the eurozone and improving its economy. Many villagers fear becoming poorer due to inflation and low financial literacy, with small businesses worried about chaos and confusion during the transition.
A Counterpoint Research report predicts that in 2026, smartphone prices will rise by up to 6.9% due to surging memory costs, while shipments decline by 2.1%. This increase in costs is likely to lead manufacturers to cut features like RAM and reduce the availability of budget options, making new phones more expensive and less feature-rich, which may impact consumers' upgrade plans.