Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) – Page 71

Housing Costs Continued to Rise Faster than Before the Pandemic

It will be difficult for the Federal Reserve to rein in inflation fully if shelter costs continue to run hot.

By Ben Casselman

If a regulatory body approves, a nearly 8 percent rise in postage will take effect in July. It would be the latest of several price hikes since 2021.

By Mike Ives

Investors went into 2024 expecting the Federal Reserve to cut rates sharply. Stubborn inflation and quick growth call that into question.

By Jeanna Smialek

A private-equity-backed firm has helped drive down payments to medical providers, drive up patients’ bills and earn billions for insurers.

By Chris Hamby