U.S. and Iranian forces traded attacks again, pushing oil prices higher, stocks lower and making bond investors nervous.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Investors Still on Edge Over War, Debt and Inflation
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Employer Health Costs Are Expected to Spike in 2027
The New York Times – Business:A new U.S. survey anticipates an average increase of 11 percent unless benefits are cut, the highest rate in decades. Other findings also predict a sharp rise.
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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Advertising Practices
The New York Times – On the Runway:Regulators say the e-commerce giant forced more than a million advertisers to pay more than they should have. The company denies the claims.
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Global Oil Price Rises to $90 a Barrel After U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks
The New York Times – Business:The first attacks in a month jolted energy markets. The average U.S. gasoline price remained 37 percent higher since the war began.
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A $480,000-a-Year Pill Reflects a New Normal for Cancer Drugs
The New York Times – Business:Rasonque, the new pancreatic cancer treatment from Revolution Medicines, illustrates the huge inflation in cancer drug prices over the past two decades.
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A Half-Price Luxury E.V. Comes With a Big Asterisk
The New York Times – Business:The Polestar 4 is a solid car, and current incentives make it a bargain. But the company, a Chinese-owned brand, is being forced from the U.S. market.
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High Debt and Rising Prices Catch Up to Trump, as Midterms Near
The New York Times – Business:To win in 2024, the president promised an economic course correction. Almost two years later, his agenda has made that fight even harder.
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How to Save Money as a Wedding Guest
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Weddings can cost guests more than $1,000 a pop, but savvy attendees are finding clever hacks to save on lodging, travel, attire and more.
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How 6 Months of War in Iran Jolted Oil, Gas, Stocks and More
The New York Times – Business:How markets have moved six months into the war, and where they might be headed in the future.
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Why These Giant Storage Tanks Increasingly Hold Very Little Oil
The New York Times – Business:Oil companies and governments are consuming their once vast stockpiles as Iran and the United States continue to struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Dollar Tree and Dollar General Report Sales Gains as Shoppers Cut Costs
The New York Times – Business:Dollar General and Dollar Tree each reported gains in sales and store traffic on Thursday as higher gas prices forced shoppers to pare back.
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California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill
The New York Times – Business:Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.