The effects of the war in Iran have raised mortgage rates and lowered consumer confidence, making it even harder for house hunters.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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First-Time Home Buyers Are Staying on the Sidelines as Costs Rise
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Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
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Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down on Sunday as investors reacted to the apparent failure of the latest proposal for a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
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Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says
The New York Times – Business:The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief.
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Consumers Lean on a ‘Hamster Wheel’ of Credit to Manage Rising Costs
The New York Times – Business:As prices increase for gas, groceries and other staples, more and more households are borrowing to get by.
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For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity
The New York Times – Business:JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
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Retirees Expect Their Home to Be a Financial Safety Net. They Shouldn’t.
The New York Times – Business:Older homeowners often don’t see the value of, or can’t afford to, maintain and renovate their homes of many years. And that can mean thousands lost when they sell.
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China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
The New York Times – Business:The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
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Lawsuit Accuses Lucky Strike of Building a Bowling Monopoly
The New York Times – Business:The suit, filed by bowlers from several states, accuses Lucky Strike Entertainment of driving up prices and diminishing customers’ experiences across the country.
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Oil Prices Rise as U.S. and Iran Test Truce With Military Strikes
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices rose after the United States attacked Iranian military sites in retaliation for Iran firing on U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz
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How Energy Prices Are Driving Demand for Solar Panels and Heat Pumps
The New York Times – Business:Already having faced an energy crisis five years ago, more European consumers believe they are “one Trump-ignited war away” from crushing costs.