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Grocery store edges out Publix as America’s favorite

Trader Joe’s has notched the top spot on the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2026 supermarket rankings. According to the “Satisfaction Benchmarks by Company” list, Trader Joe’s earned an 86 compared to second-place Publix’s 84. H-E-B came in third with an 83.The web page notes that “2026 results” are based on…

Business leaders celebrate Trump’s Fed chair pick

President Donald Trump on Friday announced the nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve following a lengthy deliberation process. Warsh, who previously served as a member of the Fed’s Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011, was under consideration for the chairman role when…

Are new cars becoming a luxury item in America?

Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market as prices remain elevated.  The average transaction price for a new car in April 2025 was $48,422, slightly higher than average for the previous 12 months, according to Edmunds data, published June 2025. However, there is a significant price…

Trump picks veteran staffer to head Bureau of Labor Statistics

President Donald Trump has nominated economist Brett Matsumoto to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to a Truth Social post Friday. “For many years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, under WEAK and STUPID people, has been FAILING American Businesses, Policymakers, and Families by releasing VERY inaccurate numbers,” the president…

Obamacare enrollment fell by more than 1M enrollees for 2026

Enrollment in Obamacare plans appears to be trending toward a decline of more than 1 million Americans in 2026 amid an increase in monthly premiums and the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for health insurance premiums that were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…

LARRY KUDLOW: Warsh is the right man for the Fed

Kevin Warsh really is the top man for the job at the Federal Reserve. President Trump has made a superb decision. The brilliant and popular Kevin Hassett will remain as the director of the National Economic Council. And the wise Scott Bessent will stay at the Treasury. It’s a very…

Why California’s housing market remains unaffordable for many Americans

A chronic housing shortage is pushing California home prices beyond the reach of many middle-income workers, leaving the state among the least affordable housing markets in the country. The state’s regulatory environment is also exacerbating issues, according to an industry economist.  Realtor.com senior economic research analyst Hannah Jones told FOX…