Premier Li Qiang targets economic growth of about 5 percent this year as China signals readiness to borrow more for spending programs.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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OPEC to Extend Oil Production Cuts Through June
Saudi Arabia’s announcement appears to be aimed at bolstering oil prices as growth in demand remains modest.
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High Mortgage Rates Leave Biden Searching for Housing Relief
The president and his team are seeking ways to help Americans afford to rent and buy homes, as high borrowing costs dampen views of the economy.
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Report Helps Answer the Question: Is a College Degree Worth the Cost?
The analysis found that former students at most colleges had an annual income higher than high school graduates a decade after enrollment.
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Eurozone Inflation, Continuing to Ease, Rose 2.6% in February
Prices in the countries that use the euro trended downward in February. But the European Central Bank remains cautious about lowering interest rates.
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Shrinkflation 101: The Economics of Smaller Groceries
Have you noticed your grocery products shrinking? Here’s how that gets counted — and what gets missed — in inflation data.
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Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge to Nearly 500 a Day, CDC Says
Spikes of fatalities linked to drinking that began with the Covid pandemic were not an anomaly. An estimated 178,000 people died in 2021 from similar causes.
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A Key Inflation Measure Moderated in January
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure continued to cool on an annual basis, even as a key monthly gauge nudged higher.
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Auto Insurance Spike Hampers the Inflation Fight
Costlier vehicles and repairs are pushing premiums higher even as the increase in U.S. consumer prices is tapering overall.
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How to Manage Streaming Subscriptions As Service Prices Rise
Canceling is simple. The tough part is remembering to do it.
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Wendy’s Plans to Introduce Surge Pricing
The company plans to introduce dynamic pricing as early as 2025 along with digital menu boards that would reflect price changes, Wendy’s chief executive said during a February earnings call.
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The F.T.C. Boosts Biden’s Fight Against Inflation
The regulator’s move to block Kroger’s $25 billion bid for Albertsons could win the president points with voters squeezed by rising prices.