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Jacksonville gas prices surge: Regular hits $4. 25, diesel sets new record
2+ week, 3+ day ago (570+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Gasoline prices across the United States have climbed above $4 a gallon on average, reaching their highest level since 2022, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4. 02, up from around $2. 98 a month ago....
In key milestones for President Milei, Argentina secures IMF deal and ends most capital controls
1+ year, 6+ day ago (1264+ words) BUENOS AIRES " President Javier Milei on Friday announced that he would lift most of the country's strict capital and currency controls next week, a high-stakes gamble made possible by a new loan from the International Monetary Fund. It marked a…...
Rising costs push Jacksonville near top of nation for credit card debt
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (445+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " A growing number of Americans are carrying significant credit card debt, and new data shows Jacksonville ranks among the highest in the nation. According to a recent study from Lending Tree, Jacksonville ranks fifth in the country for…...
CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (485+ words) WASHINGTON " The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office's 10-year outlook projects worsening long-term federal deficits and rising debt, driven largely by increased spending, notably on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments. Compared with the CBO's analysis this time last year, the…...
News4 JAX+ at 10: 30 a. m. : Artificial Intelligence and your money
3+ week, 3+ day ago (274+ words) Artificial intelligence is quickly moving from giving financial advice. To actually making decisions with your money. Major companies like Google, Walmart, and Mastercard are rolling out tools that can shop, schedule payments, and even manage transactions on your behalf. But…...
This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (701+ words) Josh Boak And Amelia Thomson-Deveaux WASHINGTON " This holiday season isn't quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut under President Donald…...
US wholesale prices rose by a surprisingly hot 3. 4% last month, the most in a year
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (59+ words) News4 JAX Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi meets with Trump as he seeks help securing the Strait of Hormuz BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police over mocking their 2022 raid in viral…...
Federal Reserve could signal no interest rate cuts this year in wake of Iran war
1+ mon, 22+ hour ago (405+ words) WASHINGTON " A key question hangs over the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting that ends Wednesday: Will central bank policymakers still reduce short-term interest rates this year, now that the Iran war has sent oil prices higher and gas prices spiking? Or…...
Trump's tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping them
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (1135+ words) WASHINGTON " Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his manufacturing business in northeast Arkansas. But the tariffs at the core of…...
Asian shares advance and oil slips back despite a barrage of attacks by Iran
1+ mon, 10+ hour ago (456+ words) HONG KONG " Asia shares advanced on Wednesday, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea jumping as oil prices fell back slightly despite a barrage of attacks by Iran on its Gulf neighbors. U. S. futures rose 0. 6% after a session of moderate gains…...