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Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (262+ words) Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices'WSMV Prices rose 2.8% in January compared with a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Friday, slightly below December's increase in a report that was delayed by last fall's six-week…...
The 5% mortgage rate is back. Here’s why it matters
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (722+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Mortgage rates have dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022, and new data shows borrowers are already responding. The Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Application Survey, covering the final days of February, showed a 2.8% increase in new mortgage…...
More than oil: Iran, the economy and your wallet
1+ week, 1+ day ago (53+ words) More than oil: Iran, the economy and your wallet'WSMV More than oil: Iran, the economy and your wallet Tariff bill nearly the same cost as item Man dies in crash at same intersection as wife Iowa family remembers Army Reservist…...
What to expect with mortgage rates impacted by conflict in Middle East
1+ week, 3+ day ago (83+ words) What to expect with mortgage rates impacted by conflict in Middle East'WSMV What to expect with mortgage rates impacted by conflict in Middle East Calm and cooler the next couple of days ahead of next weather maker INTERVIEW: Big Bloomin…...
New inflation numbers released today, lowest rate since 2020
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (36+ words) New inflation numbers released today, lowest rate since 2020WSMV New inflation numbers released today, lowest rate since 2020 Olympian speaks out about son's battle with RSV Family seeks answers after TN mother killed in "targeted" shooting...
Thanksgiving food costs down despite rising grocery prices
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (318+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Thanksgiving shoppers may find relief at the grocery store this year, as traditional holiday meal ingredients have dropped in price despite overall grocery costs rising 2.7% from last year. Lacie Simmons, who plans to cook Thanksgiving dinner for…...
Trump says inflation is ‘defeated’ and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (863+ words) Trump told the United Nations General Assembly late last month: "Grocery prices are down, mortgage rates are down, and inflation has been defeated." And at a high-profile speech in August, just before the Fed cut its key interest rate for…...
Higher costs to reduce holiday travel after last year’s record-breaking season, new survey says
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (108+ words) The Nashville Airport Department of Public Safety will conduct live-burn training at BNA Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The Vice President of Barku Plastics company and an employee ... Higher costs to reduce holiday travel after last year's record-breaking season, new survey…...
Home Depot says it won’t raise prices due to tariffs
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (698+ words) Billy Bastek, executive vice president of merchandising, said during a conference call on Tuesday that Home Depot's suppliers have shifted sourcing across several countries and that the company doesn't expect any single country outside of the U.S. will represent more than…...
Unemployment rates of 5% or below reported across all TN counties
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (163+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - All counties in Tennessee are reporting unemployment rates of 5% or lower, according to the state Department of Labor and Workforce. TDLW reports that 94 of Tennessee's 95 counties have unemployment rates below 5%. The only county reporting a 5% unemployment rate…...