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wxii12.com > article > donald-trump-unilaterally-cap-credit-card-interest-rates-request-law > 70009018

Can Donald Trump unilaterally cap credit card interest rates at 10%? It’s a request, not a law

Can Donald Trump unilaterally cap credit card interest rates at 10%? It’s a request, not a law2+ hour, 26+ min ago   (815+ words) Amid voter concern about the economy and affordability, President Donald Trump announced a new policy: a 10% cap on credit card interest rates for one year. A Jan. 10 White House X post included an image of Trump's Truth Social post from…...

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wxii12.com > article > federal-reserve-chair-doj-subpoenaed-central-bank > 69969476

Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank

Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (801+ words) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powellsaid Sunday the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over his testimony this summer about the Fed's building renovations. The move represents an unprecedented escalation…...

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wxii12.com > article > trump-new-cap-on-credit-card-interest-rates > 69963338

President Trump calls for new cap on credit card interest rates

President Trump calls for new cap on credit card interest rates6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (328+ words) It wasn't immediately clear how the president plans to enforce the policy, which he said would take effect later this month. President Donald Trump is calling for a cap on credit card interest rates starting later this month, but it…...

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wxii12.com > article > december-jobs-report-reveals-50000-jobs-added-unemployment-rate > 69956972

December jobs report reveals 50,000 jobs added, unemployment rate at 4.4%

December jobs report reveals 50,000 jobs added, unemployment rate at 4.4%1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (162+ words) The December jobs report shows 50,000 new jobs were added, slightly below economists' predictions, with the unemployment rate at 4.4%. The December jobs report released Friday indicates that employers added 50,000 jobs, slightly below the 55,000 jobs economists had predicted. The numbers are being…...

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wxii12.com > article > post-holiday-shopping-trends-2025 > 69919731

More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday season

More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday season1+ week, 4+ day ago   (857+ words) The shopping rush leading up to Christmas is over, and in its place, like every year, another has begun as millions of people hunt for post-holiday deals and get in line to return gifts that didn't fit or didn't hit…...

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wxii12.com > article > how-federal-reserve-impacts-mortgage-rates > 69713668

Despite Fed rate cuts, mortgage rates could still rise. Here's why

Despite Fed rate cuts, mortgage rates could still rise. Here's why2+ week, 2+ day ago   (541+ words) The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its final meeting of 2025, but the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained high at 6.22%. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its final meeting of 2025, but an expert says…...

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wxii12.com > article > november-grocery-price-analysis > 69799508

Consumer prices rose in November. See which of your grocery items went up

Consumer prices rose in November. See which of your grocery items went up4+ week, 21+ hour ago   (154+ words) Consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual pace in November, according to the latest report of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While November's consumer prices paint a cooler-than-expected inflation of 3% in September, it does not give the full picture. BLS data…...

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wxii12.com > article > new-report-inflation-slows-november-prices-rise-27-annually > 69807886

New report: Inflation slows in November, prices rise 2.7% annually

New report: Inflation slows in November, prices rise 2.7% annually4+ week, 1+ day ago   (259+ words) A new Consumer Price Index report out Thursday shows inflation slowed in November as the government continues to clear its backlog of reports delayed by the government shutdown. New government data released Thursday shows inflation slowed over the last two…...

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wxii12.com > article > minimum-wage-rise-2026 > 69701909

The minimum wage will rise in these 22 states in 2026

The minimum wage will rise in these 22 states in 20264+ week, 1+ day ago   (297+ words) In 2026, the minimum wage will increase in 22 states. Find out what is happening in your state in our interactive graphics. In 2026, the minimum wage is set to increase in 22 states and Washington, D.C. Most will see the minimum wage rise on…...

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wxii12.com > article > november-jobs-report-64000-jobs-added-unemployment-ticks-up > 69739477

November jobs report: 64,000 jobs added, unemployment ticks up

November jobs report: 64,000 jobs added, unemployment ticks up1+ mon, 2+ hour ago   (246+ words) November's delayed jobs report revealed employers added 64,000 jobs. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6%, the highest in 4 years. November's jobs report revealed that employers added 64,000 jobs last month, exceeding economists' predictions but showing a slowing labor market. The unemployment rate…...