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North Country agriculture generates $3.9B in economic output
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (291+ words) WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Agriculture continues to be one of the biggest economic drivers in northern New York, generating $3.9 billion in industry output, according to research presented at Jefferson County's annual agriculture conference. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said he…...
Federal Reserve keeps rates steady, sees limited economic impact from Iran conflict
1+ week, 2+ day ago (431+ words) For now, Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged Wednesday for the second straight meeting at about 3.6%. In a statement, the central bank said that the "implications of developments in the Middle East for the U.S. economy are uncertain." Whether that…...
In search of affordability: Where to find a lower cost of living
2+ week, 4+ day ago (595+ words) (Stacker) - If there's one issue that every single American is dealing with these days, it's that costs are going up. Food, shelter, energy " the bills just keep getting bigger, and the affordability of daily life is being strained. But here's…...
Report: U.S. economy loses 92,000 jobs in February
2+ week, 6+ day ago (294+ words) WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. labor market stumbled in February, with employers cutting jobs and the unemployment rate edging higher, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report shows the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs last month, even though economists…...
Market Stabilization
3+ week, 2+ day ago (97+ words) Market Stabilization'WWNY WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Three-time violent felon facing life in prison following assault conviction Lake Placid officials explore possibility of hosting third Winter Olympics Man arrest after allegedly hitting a pedestrian and leaving the scene 1 sent to hospital…...
Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth
3+ week, 3+ day ago (761+ words) The war has already raised oil prices and could lift prices at the pump as early as this week, but the ultimate impact on the economy and inflation will depend on the length and severity of the conflict, economists say....
National Grid warns February bills will be highest of winter
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (277+ words) WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - National Grid is warning customers that February's utility bill will likely cost more than any other month this winter as cold temperatures drive up energy usage and prices. The average National Grid customer can expect to…...
Here are the pros and cons of Trump’s push for credit card interest rate caps
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (308+ words) (CNN) - President Donald Trump is pushing for a 10% cap on credit card rates. It is his latest attempt to quell affordability concerns. While Americans who are suffering from record-high credit card debt may welcome the interest rate reduction, the banking…...