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Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Trump’s Search for Powell’s Replacement Adds to Cacophony Around Interest Rate Decision
The end of Jerome Powell’s term as Fed chair will give President Trump his biggest opportunity yet to reshape the central bank.
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Wall Street Is Shaking Off Fears of an A.I. Bubble. For Now.
The valuations of some artificial intelligence companies are approaching those of the dot-com boom. But investors worry that pulling money from today’s market risks future gains.
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Trump Defends Tariffs Amid Growing Concerns Over Affordability
The president rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers as he makes the case that his policy is working — or will soon.
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Same Product, Same Store, but on Instacart, Prices Might Differ
The findings are the latest example of how the notion of a single price is breaking down in the digital age, a trend economists say could be pushing up some prices.
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Obamacare Users Will Be Asked to Pay More for Plans That Cover Less
People who have health insurance under the Affordable Care Act will face higher deductibles and higher premiums.
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Why Are Weddings So Expensive?
There’s no getting around it: Weddings can be pricey. Here’s a breakdown of the costs.
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Trump’s Birthday Becomes Free National Park Day as MLK Day and Juneteenth Are Cut
Visitors will instead get free entry on President Trump’s birthday, which coincides with Flag Day.
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Boeing Completes Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, a Major Supplier
The aerospace company is buying Spirit AeroSystems, which makes the bodies of the 737 Max jet, two years after a part of that plane blew away during a flight.
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China’s Weak Currency Is Powering Its Exports and Drawing Criticism
China’s renminbi is lagging the currencies of key trading partners, making Chinese goods and services cheap and helping to drive exports.
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Have Trump’s Tariffs Gone as High as They Can Go? Businesses Hope So
A wave of companies are petitioning for exemptions from the Trump administration’s high levies on foreign-made goods, saying they are hurting business and raising prices.
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TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026
As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at U.S. airports.