WASHINGTON — Soaring gas prices are expected to produce a spike in inflation when the government reports consumer prices for March on Friday, likely unnerving […]
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Will the US-Iran ceasefire deliver down gasoline costs?
Oil prices plummeted on Wednesday in the hours after the U.S. and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire, stirring hope of relief from soaring gasoline prices. […]
Tailors, dressmakers retire their pincushions as US demand for expert sewers grows
NEW YORK — Hunched over a sewing machine, Kil Bae is hemming a dress inside his Manhattan tailor shop when a new customer stops by […]
Retail gross sales rise 0.6% in February, however influence of Iran warfare threatens to derail spending
NEW YORK — Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to […]
Worries about international financial ache deepen because the battle in Iran drags on
WASHINGTON — U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling and […]
Possibilities of a Federal Reserve price lower fade as inflation worsens
WASHINGTON — The jump in gas prices stemming from the war in Iran has had another impact that may also affect many Americans’ finances: Higher […]
Trump touted larger tax refunds this 12 months, however Individuals will probably spend them on gasoline
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy was supposed to start the year with a bang, fueled by an unusually large jump in tax refunds from President […]
Trump’s tariffs had been supposed to assist producers. However as a substitute, they’re hurting
WASHINGTON — Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and […]
Iran conflict has US farmers frightened about the fee and availability of fertilizer
BISMARCK, N.D. — Tennessee farmer Todd Littleton expects to pay $100,000 more for fertilizer this season, a 40% spike from his bill last year thanks […]
WATCH: What to know concerning the gender pay hole
Gender economist Katica Roy breaks down the latest data, which shows that the gender pay gap more than doubles over the course of a woman’s […]