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In Michigan, Trump touts economic vision amid persistent inflation and declining job growth
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (343+ words) President Donald Trump visited Detroit Tuesday, speaking to the city's business leaders and autoworkers about his vision for the U.S. economy. The White House appeared to choose Michigan intentionally, as it's a critical battleground state and the symbolic heart of the…...
Cheaper beer? Lee's Summit brewery shares impact of Missouri tax relief
1+ week, 5+ day ago (378+ words) A new Missouri law is providing tax relief to local breweries who produce beer in the state. The law, HB 1041, which took effect on January 1, changes the price of barrel inspections from $1.86 to 62 cents.. This is collected each time a…...
Shoppers slowly trickle out to stores on a cold Black Friday
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (211+ words) KANSAS CITY, MO " Black Friday had a slow start this year due to multiple factors. CNBC reports stores are opening later, foot traffic and early shopper numbers stay relatively flat, and online shopping continues to dominate. All while people plan…...
‘Christmas is something they’re not willing to give up,’ Holiday spending expected to reach $1 trillion
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (276+ words) Americans are expected to spend a record-breaking $1.01 trillion on holiday shopping this year. According to the National Retail Federations, this will be the first time holiday spending has reached the trillion-dollar milestone. The massive spending projection comes despite recent economic…...
Thanksgiving turkey prices fluctuate as shoppers prepare for holiday meal deals
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (426+ words) KANSAS CITY, MO " If you haven't already hit the grocery store aisles for your Thanksgiving shopping, be prepared for some fluctuating poultry prices. The tip from experts this year is compare your deals. At Hy-Vee, the grocery store chain is…...
'A fraction of the cost': Families stretch Christmas budgets at Just Between Friends sale
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (697+ words) With Christmas approaching, families are finding creative ways to stretch their holiday shopping budgets at a pop-up kids' resale event in Overland Park that offers savings of up to 90% off retail prices. "It's expensive when the big guy comes to…...
Cost-of-living adjustment raises Social Security checks for 75 million
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (366+ words) Millions of Social Security recipients will now know how much their checks will be in 2026 after new government data was released on Friday. The Social Security Administration announced that Social Security recipients will get a 2.8% bump in checks in 2026, which…...
Trump suggests US will buy Argentine beef to bring down prices for American consumers
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (210+ words) ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE " President Donald Trump said the United States could buy Argentine beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers. "We would buy some beef from Argentina," the Republican president told reporters aboard Air Force…...
Money moves to consider after Fed rate cut
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (652+ words) For the first time in nine months, the Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate, a move that signals a shift toward easing monetary policy. The rate now sits in a range between 4% and 4.25%, down a quarter-point from where…...
First Expected Rate Cuts of the Year Stir Cautious Optimism
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (302+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " The Federal Reserve is expected to announce an interest rate cut Wednesday afternoon, the first since last year, amid a widening debate over whether now is the right time to ease borrowing costs. For more than a…...