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Falling gas prices cut inflation in June, but renewal of Iran war could limit progress
59+ min ago (736+ words) Fed leaves interest rates unchanged as Trump’s new chair, Kevin Warsh, confronts renewed inflation pressures U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also…...
‘I love the inflation': President Trump says he is not concerned with latest numbers
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (31+ words) NBC4 Washington ‘I love the inflation': President Trump says he is not concerned with latest numbers...
Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, squeezing Americans financially
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (513+ words) The Consumer Price Index is one of the most widely used measures of inflation—here’s what it actually tracks and who it represents. Spiking gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for…...
One phone call could help your credit card debt stop growing so fast
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (432+ words) Susan sits down with a credit card insider to break down the secrets most people never hear — including what the industry knows (and what you don’t). Millions of Americans are trying to dig out of debt. In fact, the average…...
U.S. inflation jumps 3.8% as Iran war sends energy prices higher
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (319+ words) The Consumer Price Index is one of the most widely used measures of inflation—here’s what it actually tracks and who it represents. U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy…...
March inflation soars to highest level in four years as energy prices rise
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (721+ words) The Consumer Price Index is one of the most widely used measures of inflation—here’s what it actually tracks and who it represents. The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in…...
Northern Virginia business owners growing more pessimistic about economy, survey says
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (23+ words) NBC4 Washington Northern Virginia business owners growing more pessimistic about economy, survey says...
Federal Reserve projects one rate cut this year and sees limited economic impact from Iran war
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (461+ words) Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on growth, but they still expect to cut their key rate once in 2026. For now, Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged Wednesday for…...
Grocery price experiment: Does how you shop affect what you pay?
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (13+ words) NBC4 Washington...
U.S. employers cut 92,000 jobs last month as unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (564+ words) The monthly jobs report is released on the first Friday of every month. Here is what you need to know. American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped…...