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Inflation impacts Palm Beach County families as essentials remain costly
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (346+ words) New labor statistics reveal that inflation continues to affect Palm Beach County, with rising costs for essentials like housing, food and transportation. At the gas pump, higher prices are prompting some drivers to shop around. Motorist Bob Barboni is always…...
Inflation hits 3.8% in April 2026, highest since 2023
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The War & Your Wallet: High prices to stick around, experts say
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (241+ words) Experts offer strategies to WPBF 25 as rising gas prices and inflation are expected to persist. Experts are advising individuals to prepare for sustained high prices as global conflicts continue to impact energy costs and inflation. The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts…...
The War & Your Wallet: Iran conflict may lead to higher food prices, experts say
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (151+ words) Rising oil prices from the Iran conflict could increase food costs, but experts suggest smart shopping. The conflict in Iran is driving up oil prices, which researchers say could lead to higher food costs due to increased transportation, refrigeration, and…...
The War & Your Wallet: Quick ways to cut costs
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (194+ words) Expert offers tips to save money as prices rise amid Iran conflict As rising prices linked to the conflict in Iran strain household budgets, Dr. Scott Pearson, a credit and housing counseling expert at Palm Beach Atlantic University, shared practical…...
The War and Your Wallet: Quick ways to cut costs
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (195+ words) Expert offers tips to save money as prices rise amid the Iran War. As rising prices linked to the war in Iran strain household budgets, Dr. Scott Pearson, a credit and housing counseling expert at Palm Beach Atlantic University, shared…...
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) She said the Fed might have to cut its rate if higher gas prices caused the economy to slow and unemployment to rise. But if inflation remained elevated, a rate hike could be needed, she said....
Fed nominee pledges inflation fight even as Trump renews demands for rate cuts that could worsen it
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (605+ words) Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve pledged to fight inflation at a hearing Tuesday even as the president renewed his demands for interest rate cuts that could worsen it. Higher inflation typically leads the Fed to raise rates,…...
Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and US
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (722+ words) Oil prices jumped Thursday to their highest level in nearly seven months and investors snapped up safe havens like gold, as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to flare. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 1.86%, to $71.66 per barrel....
Consumer Reports: Make the most of interest rate cuts
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (256+ words) If you have credit cards, loans and a savings account, the recent cut by the Federal Reserve on short-term interest rates likely impacts you. Consumer Reports breaks down the changes you might see on your next statement. First up — credit…...