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Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (162+ words) U.S. futures were trading modestly lower early Friday following surprisingly strong jobs data from the federal government. Equities markets are closed for Good Friday, but futures markets were trading into Friday morning, albeit quietly. Futures for S&P 500 dipped 0.3%, futures for…...
Plastic is the hidden cost of the war in Iran
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (650+ words) (CNN) "Experts are warning that consumers will see a rise in prices for a variety of plastic consumer goods due to the war with Iran. Plastic products are partly made out of oil, which has gone up more than 40% since…...
After tariffs and inflation, small businesses face another problem: higher gas prices
4+ week, 1+ day ago (802+ words) (CNN) "John Andrews, a South Carolina-based chef who runs a meal delivery service, estimates he drives over 100 miles every week to deliver fresh home-cooked meals to his clients. "The economy is killing me on food prices. And gas prices are…...
Tariff impacts: When is the best time to buy a car?
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (272+ words) The new 2026 car models are beginning to arrive at dealerships and if you're in the market for a new car, there's some good and bad news. From car parts to car sales, President Donald Trump's tariffs have shaken up the…...
Deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance extended for those impacted by May severe storms
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (175+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. " Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that'Kentucky's request for a 30-day extension to the Disaster Unemployment Assistance registration period for those impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred in Kentucky from May 16 to 17 has been…...
Trump says a new 50% tariff on copper imports is coming
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (213+ words) President Donald Trump said a 50% tariff on copper will be announced on July 8. (CNN) "President Donald Trump said Tuesday he's imposing a new 50% tariff on all copper. However, it's unclear when the new tariff would take effect. "Today we're doing…...
Fed officials are starting to break rank and join Trump
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (690+ words) Michelle Bowman speaks at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, on June 6. Washington (CNN) "Some Federal Reserve officials are joining President Donald Trump in calling for lower interest rates as soon as July. Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman on…...