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US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
1+ week, 3+ day ago (883+ words) Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why. Prices for food eaten at home rose 2. 9% in April compared to the same month a year…...
Intel's best day since 1987 leads the U. S. stock market to more records
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (638+ words) NEW YORK " A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U. S. stock market to more records Friday, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for what's next with the Iran war. The S&P 500 climbed 0. 8% and topped…...
U. S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178, 000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February | Hot Springs Sentinel Record
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (715+ words) WASHINGTON -- American employers added a surprisingly strong 178, 000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment rate dipped to 4. 3%. The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring marked a turnaround from the loss of 133, 000 jobs in February. The…...
Spring Home Improvement | Arvest Bank: Ready to renovate? Consider home equity
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (139+ words) " Low rates compared to other types of loans. " The interest portion of payments may be tax-deductible. " Use the funds for a variety of purposes. " Borrow what's needed and access the remaining line of credit when it's convenient. " Only pay interest…...
The US lost a surprising 92, 000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4. 4%
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (642+ words) WASHINGTON " American employers unexpectedly cut 92, 000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4. 4%. Hiring deteriorated from January, when companies, nonprofits and government agencies added a healthy 126, 000 jobs, the Labor Department…...
US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran war
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (815+ words) NEW YORK " Oil prices leaped Monday on worries that war with Iran could clog the global flow of crude and make inflation even worse. U. S. stocks, meanwhile, swung from sharp losses to a tiny gain. Crude prices jumped more than 6%, which…...
Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as Chair Powell pivots back to economics | Hot Springs Sentinel Record
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (582+ words) WASHINGTON " After two weeks of intense political and legal scrutiny, the Federal Reserve will seek to make this week's meeting about interest rates as straightforward and uneventful as possible, though President Donald Trump probably still won't like the result. The…...
Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025
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SENIOR SCENE | What is the Federal Reserve? | Hot Springs Sentinel Record
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (298+ words) The Federal Reserve, or Fed, is the central bank of the United States. It is made up of twelve district banks that are supervised by a Board of Governors. Basically, the Fed oversees banks, protects consumers and keeps our financial…...