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Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper

5+ hour, 6+ min ago  (110+ words) Economists predict higher grocery prices in coming months, even if the current two-week ceasefire between the U. S. and Iran leads to a permanent end to the Iran War. Grocery prices are on the rise, but not all foods see increases, according…...

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DOJ investigation into Powell could backfire on Trump and keep Fed chair in office

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (116+ words) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will stay on as chair pro tem if his nominated successor Kevin Warsh is not confirmed by the Senate before May. WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump for months wanted to remove Jerome Powell as…...

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Forecast: US white-collar and tech jobs may strengthen in Q1 2026

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (120+ words) Originally published on toptal. com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange. New Home Source reports that strong job markets in Charleston, Raleigh, and Phoenix are expected to drive housing demand in 2026, amid rising prices. Glassdoor reports on their Best…...

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Here's how much house $1 M buys you across the US

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1451+ words) The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought…...

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Letter: Not all price hikes are due to tariffs

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (289+ words) Not all price hikes are due to tariffs. .. a 150% increase. They all are using the tariffs as an excuse to raise everything, Walmart has a valid excuse being almost everything they sell is from China. Not all price hikes are…...

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Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but sees two cuts this year

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (211+ words) WASHINGTON " Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee two interest rate cuts by the end of this year, the same as they projected in March. The Fed kept its key rate unchanged…...

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Signs point to weaker labor market | Wall Street Journal

10+ mon, 3+ day ago  (390+ words) SHOTLIST: LOS ANGELES, US (JUNE 11, 2025) (ANADOLU - ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF POLICE OFFICERS TAKING MEASURES AND PROTESTERSLOS ANGELES, US - JUNE 11: Protests continued in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 11, in support of undocumented migrants detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcem" The…...

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Why and when to switch business bank accounts

10+ mon, 4+ day ago  (501+ words) Identifying the appropriate moment to switch deserves careful consideration. Businesses typically evaluate changing business bank accounts when their current financial institution fails to meet their emerging needs. Common motivations to switch include: Increasing fees or balance requirements can burden a…...