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East Texan shares why beef prices continue to rise as herds shrink
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (203+ words) TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The most recent USDA cattle report says the nation's beef cow numbers are declining. The report says there was a 1% decrease in beef cows last year. "We are kind of at a wash for the year with…...
East Texas economist forecasts growth despite economic challenges
3+ week, 1+ day ago (51+ words) East Texas economist forecasts growth despite economic challenges'KLTV.com East Texas economist forecasts growth despite economic challenges Former Tyler ISD instructional aide accused of sexually assaulting teenage boy Longview hosting weekend events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Longview man…...
Effects of skyrocketing value of gold, silver seen in East Texas shops
3+ week, 2+ day ago (417+ words) LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Precious metal prices have skyrocketed in the past six months or so. Silver was around $38 an ounce last August and Wednesday it hit $93. In that same period, gold has gone from $3,400 an ounce to $4,600. Precious metals investor…...
Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates
3+ week, 6+ day ago (625+ words) However, it drew immediate opposition from an industry that had been in his corner. Trump was not clear in his social media post Friday night whether a cap might take effect through executive action or legislation, though one Republican senator…...
Tariffs are impacting toy prices this holiday season
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (285+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) - You might be paying a heftier price for several of your gifts and treats this holiday season. The reason is due to the number of sweeping tariffs in place. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, toy…...
East Texas economist says cost of holiday gifts rising due to tariffs
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (366+ words) MARSHALL, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas economist sheds light on the latest tariff updates and their potential impact on consumers, businesses, and the economy as the holiday season approaches. Dr. Ray Perryman highlighted the fluid nature of tariff policies and…...
Powell signals Federal Reserve to move slowly on interest rate cuts
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (470+ words) In remarks in Providence, Rhode Island, Powell noted that there are risks to both of the Fed's goals of seeking maximum employment and stable prices. But with the unemployment rate rising, he noted, the Fed agreed to cut its key…...
‘That’s concerning’: East Texas economist flags major jobs report error in the U.S.
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (406+ words) ODESSA, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas economist says the economy was not as strong as expected for most of last year, following a Bureau of Labor Statistics release that revealed job growth between early 2024 and early 2025 fell 911,000 short of what…...
Local bakeries facing higher cocoa costs, some are increasing prices
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (551+ words) TYLER, Texas (KLTV) -Local bakeries are facing higher cocoa costs. This is all because of a global cocoa increase due to a low supply of cocoa bean plants. Some East Texas bakeries are finding themselves raising their menu prices to…...
June jobs report shows steady hiring despite uncertainty
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (196+ words) NEW YORK (Gray Media) - The White House and Wall Street are reacting positively to a better-than-expected June obs report Thursday as hiring remained steady in June. Roller coaster trade policy and ... NEW YORK (Gray Media) - The White House and Wall…...