Although food price gains have cooled, prices remain much higher than they were several years ago, squeezing consumers.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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CPI Data Will Arrive Just Before the Fed Meets. Will It Be a Game Changer?
Federal Reserve officials are poised to announce their rate decision and economic projections mere hours after the latest inflation release.
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CPI Data Will Arrive Just Before the Fed Meets. Will It Be a Game Changer?
Federal Reserve officials are poised to announce their rate decision and economic projections mere hours after the latest inflation release.
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Nigeria Confronts its Worst Economic Crisis in a Generation
People in Africa’s most populous nation are suffering as the price of food, fuel and medicine has skyrocketed out of reach for many.
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Biden Has a Historically Strong Job Market. It May Not Be Enough.
Job gains continue to surge, and the unemployment rate remains low, but as the president seeks re-election, voters say they care more about high prices.
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European Central Bank Lowers Interest Rates to 3.75%, Its First Cut in Five Years
The European Central Bank’s new interest rate, its first cut in five years.
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Wage Growth Exceeds Forecasts, Potentially Deterring Fed Rate Cuts
The latest data could add to fears that the labor market remains too hot to bring inflation fully under control.
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Japan’s Tourism Surge Leaves Some Residents Frustrated
The country has politely handled travelers for years, but as international visitors spill into previously untouristed spots, some residents are frustrated.
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Jennifer Lopez and Black Keys Tour Cancellations Raise Questions for Industry
High-profile cancellations from Jennifer Lopez and the Black Keys have armchair analysts talking. But industry insiders say live music is still thriving.
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U.S. Adds Tariffs to Shield Struggling Solar Industry
American solar manufacturers are pushing for further protections for their new factories against cheaply priced imports from China.