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Bradenton butchers see rise in bulk meat sales amid price hikes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (409+ words) MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. " Local butchers are seeing demand shift with shoppers looking for ways to stretch every dollar. As ranchers face lower cattle production, meat prices are rising nationwide. Nicholas Solario loves the feeling he gets when he helps someone....
Tariff refunds now possible, but the money is unlikely to trickle down
3+ week, 3+ day ago (409+ words) LOS ANGELES "A new federal system allowing businesses to claim refunds on billions of dollars in tariffs is now open, but many small retailers say they are unlikely to see meaningful relief. The refund portal, launched by U. S. Customs and Border…...
Iran war affecting inflation and consumer sentiment
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (490+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. " On his way to Nevada, a few hours drive away, retiree David Mitchell said he can't help but notice the higher gas prices. "Absolutely," Mitchell said. "You know, it takes away your excess funds that you could spend…...
Diesel prices surge in Florida, raising concerns for truckers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (291+ words) SAN ANTONIO, Fla. " The price of diesel in Florida has dramatically risen and now stands at $5. 73 " a more than $2 increase in the last month. Truckers worry this will dig into their bottom line. If more money is going toward fuel,…...
Target reports another quarter of declining sales but says it sees some green shoots
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (118+ words) But the Minneapolis company on Tuesday offered a solid annual profit outlook that was better than Wall Street had been projecting, It also said it believes net sales with grow every quarter this year. Target also said comparable-store sales rose…...
Inflation rose more quickly than expected in December
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (533+ words) WASHINGTON " A key inflation gauge accelerated in December to the fastest pace in nearly a year, showing how prices are still rising more quickly than most Americans would prefer " and faster than the Federal Reserve's target of 2% a year. Prices…...
Soaring coffee prices rewrite some Americans' daily routines
3+ mon, 22+ hour ago (766+ words) NEW YORK " For years, it was a daily Mc Donald's trip for a cup of coffee with 10 sugars and five creams. Later, it was Starbucks caramel macchiatos with almond milk and two pumps of syrup. Coffee has been a morning…...
U. S. stocks recover half of the prior day's plunge
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (600+ words) NEW YORK " The U. S. stock market bounced back from its worst day since October on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he reached the framework for a deal about Greenland, an island he's long coveted, and won't impose tariffs he had…...
Finances and the economy: What's in store for 2026?
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (392+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " As 2026 gets underway, financial experts say the year ahead will bring a mixed outlook for Americans, largely depending on income level." While higher-income earners may feel relatively stable, middle- and lower-income households are expected to continue facing pressure…...
Retail sales up a surprising 0. 6% in June after May pullback by consumers
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (494+ words) WASHINGTON " After an earlier pullback, consumers picked up their spending in June despite anxiety over tariffs and the state of the U. S. economy. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0. 6% in June after declining 0. 9% in May, the Commerce Department said Thursday. Sales in…...