Scott Horsley

Oil prices rose after President Trump called Iran's latest diplomatic gesture totally unacceptable.

AAA says retail gasoline prices in the U.S.

now average $4.52 for a gallon of regular.

Sales of existing homes rose only slightly in April.

The National Association of Realtors says sales were up two-tenths of one percent from March and flat compared to April of last year.

The average selling price was up less than 1% from a year ago at just under $418,000.

First-time buyers accounted for a third of the homes sold last month.

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac says the average interest rate on a 30-year home loan is now 6.37%.

Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.

Gas prices are high and people are feeling grumpy about the economy, but that won't stop families from treating mom this weekend with flowers, greeting cards, restaurant meals, and other gifts.

David Miller, who oversees operations at 70 Cameron Mitchell restaurants, expects to do a brisk brunch business today.

even as customers economize at other times of the week.

The National Retail Federation expects Mother's Day spending to hit a record $38 billion.

Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.

Gas prices are high and people are feeling grumpy about the economy, but that won't stop families from treating mom this weekend with flowers, greeting cards, restaurant meals, and other gifts.

David Miller, who oversees operations at 70 Cameron Mitchell restaurants, expects to do a brisk brunch business today.

even as customers economize at other times of the week.

The National Retail Federation expects Mother's Day spending to hit a record $38 billion.

Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.

Gas prices are high and people are feeling grumpy about the economy.