homeWelcome, sign in or click here to subscribe.login
     


 

 

Business


Subscriber content preview

May 5, 2026

How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive

  • Economists say the effect on prices is usually modest, but it can add up.
    • By MATT SEDENSKY
    AP National Writer

    NEW YORK — A hidden force is quietly pushing up costs for everything from your summer vacation to your weekly grocery bills: a weaker U.S. dollar.

    The dollar has fallen about 10% against other major currencies since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, a pullback potentially playing a role in Americans' concerns about affordability.


     
    . . .


    To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.



    
    Email or user name:
    Password:
     
    Forgot password? Click here.