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Consumer confidence is steady, but rising prices in US have some worried
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (137+ words) The Conference Board's consumer confidence index in May dipped just 0. 7 points from April to register a "93. 1." The board, a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank and business membership organization, takes both present-day and f" Baltimore eateries closed for rats or roaches are…...
More Americans say they are cutting back on spending, place blame on Trump
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (15+ words) Baltimore Sun...
New report shows the disparity of retirement costs across the United States
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (115+ words) Baltimore Sun Brian Reese leaves No. 1 Maryvale Prep lacrosse, cites lack of support from administration $13 million waterfront mansion relisted, making it Anne Arundel's most expensive listing FBI investigating vulgar voicemail left by Cecil County Sheriff's Office employees FOX45: Maryland sheriffs sound…...
America In Focus: mortgage rate rises while Wall Street looks to continue its winning ways
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (588+ words) The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store or gas station are more painful than they were last year, and that is…...
Potholes expose growing money troubles for cities, states
1+ week, 1+ day ago (655+ words) Across the country, potholes are more than a seasonal nuisance. They are a visible symptom of aging roads and bridges'that many state and local governments say they cannot afford to fully maintain. From local streets in small towns to major…...
Mood of small business owners in US at the moment described as 'concerned"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (120+ words) Small business owners "increasingly pessimistic," squeezed by higher costs Baltimore Sun Taneytown shop owner claims he had no choice but force after years of juvenile vandalism Baltimore County father-in-law killed trying to protect grandkids, police say; shooter held without bail…...
Back-to-back inflation reports put concerns about runaway prices into overdrive
1+ week, 5+ day ago (50+ words) The hotter-than-expected inflation readings are likely to reinforce the central bank's opposition to cutting rates in the near term. They are also likely to reinforce the views of officials who want to change the Fed's policy statement away from any…...
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockade
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (1184+ words) By MEHDI FATTAHI and AMIR-HUSSEIN RADJY Iranians have been hit by spiraling prices for food, medicine and other goods. At the same time, the country has seen mass job losses and business closures caused by strike damage to key industries…...
Increasing financial anxiety is reshaping Americans" biggest life decisions
2+ week, 5+ day ago (11+ words) Baltimore Sun...
Report: West boasts strongest, most broad-based spending growth in the US
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (13+ words) Baltimore Sun...