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Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (623+ words) It's been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce. Lettuce prices rose sharply in the first half of 2026 due to hot weather in Arizona, where about one-third of America's lettuce is grown. Now, restaurants are dealing with the…...
New economic data on slowing economy, persistent inflation
12+ hour, 40+ min ago (359+ words) The Commerce Department released key reports Thursday on economic growth and inflation, as the Federal Reserve remains focused on achieving its 2% inflation target amid persistent challenges. The Commerce Department released key economic reports Thursday, offering insights into U.S. economic growth and…...
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation concerns
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (193+ words) The Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates unchanged, with three officials dissenting due to persistent inflation concerns. The Federal Reserve voted 9-3 on Tuesday to hold interest rates steady, with three dissenting officials advocating for an increase due to stubbornly…...
Federal Reserve to leave key rate unchanged despite high prices — for now
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (222+ words) The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran War. The Fed's rate-setting committee reached the 9-3 decision after two days of deliberations, marking the fifth…...
Manufacturing sector shows mixed results under President Trump’s policies
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (318+ words) President Donald Trump visited Michigan to promote his economic policies less than 100 days from midterm elections. The president's economic agenda is aimed at revitalizing American manufacturing, but federal data shows mixed results in job growth and factory construction spending under…...
Inflation cools in June as oil prices drop. Here’s where prices dropped and where they increased
2+ week, 2+ day ago (232+ words) Lower energy prices helped pull inflation down last month, though shelter, food and airline fares were still more expensive. Inflation cooled to 3.5% in June year over year, after surpassing 4% in May for the first time in three years, based on…...
Trump says Walmart cut prices at his request, but Walmart statement omits administration's role
3+ week, 3+ day ago (393+ words) President Donald Trump on Monday sought to take credit for recent price cuts by Walmart, but a statement by the retailer made no mention of the administration's involvement in its decision. The president has faced public backlash over inflation rising…...
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
4+ week, 1+ day ago (621+ words) New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Donald Trump has sought. In remarks at a central bank conference in Sintra,…...
US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (870+ words) Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. Consumer prices rose 4.2% in May from a…...
Airfare, gas, fuel oil spike as US inflation tops 4% for first time since April 2023
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (213+ words) Three months into the Iran War, the Consumer Price Index rose to 4.2% Inflation surpassed 4% for the first time in three years in May, a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed. The 4.2% year-over-year change in May is a…...