The evidence is patchy on whether lower rates have meaningfully spurred more activity, as the Trump administration floats measures it says will make housing more affordable.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.
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Homeownership Is Out of Reach for Many Americans, Despite a Buyer’s Market
A growing split between low-to-middle-income families and wealthy households is changing who has access to homeownership now.
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With Tariff Changes, Consumers May Be Stuck in a Waiting Game
Some companies could decide to temper price increases, but the effect would take time to materialize.
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Some Reese’s Treats Drop the Milk Chocolate. Mr. Reese Disapproves.
With cocoa prices high, Hershey’s has changed some of its candy recipes. The grandson of the man who invented of the original Peanut Butter Cup said he was “embarrassed.”
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Jittery Markets Seek an Iran ‘Off-Ramp’
Oil prices spiked and stocks fell as tensions between Washington and Tehran unnerved investors.
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Uber Taking Steps to Expand Number of EV Chargers Near Its Drivers
The company said it would encourage companies that operated chargers to install them in neighborhoods where its drivers lived and work.
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White House Sees Win After 2 Strong Economic Reports
Solid jobs data and a soft inflation reading for January are welcome news for President Trump. But the bigger economic picture is less encouraging.
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U.S. Inflation Eased at Start of the Year
The Consumer Price Index fell in January to 2.4 percent from 2.7 percent a month
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Trying to Cut Costs? Start With Your Phone, Internet and Streaming Bills.
It’s cold outside — and a fine time to look over your bills and see where you can save.
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Flexibility and Rising Costs Are Keeping Mothers at Work
Labor force participation for women with small children continues to float above prepandemic levels, thanks to flexible work setups — and rising costs.
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Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims
Research from the New York Fed confirms that U.S. companies and consumers are bearing tariff costs, despite the president’s assertions otherwise.