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One Obstacle for Trump’s Promises: This Isn’t the 2016 Economy
Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a…
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Chocolate Prices Have Spiked. Why Are Cocoa Farmers Still So Poor?
Emmanuel Frimpong, 32, is a cocoa farmer in Ghana, mostly by default. He has a university education but couldn’t find…
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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Cools, Welcome News
The economy appears to be downshifting and price gains are moderating, as Federal Reserve officials creep closer to beating inflation.
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Even Doctors Like Me Are Falling Into This Medical Bill Trap
Thank goodness for urgent care centers. Last July, my daughter was still limping a week after a bike injury and…
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3.3%
The rate of inflation in May over the previous year.
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Price Pendulum Swings Back to Discounts, Within Limits
The pandemic shopping boom led many retailers to widen profit margins by charging more. Now value is the watchword as…
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Companies Counter Pushback on Price Increases With Promotions
“The consumer was a fat pig — now there’s nothing left, and they need to feed the pig again,” one…
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Houses Up, Condos Down. What’s Selling in the Hamptons These Days?
Prices, sales and available homes have all increased during the year, largely driven by high-end properties. But condo prices are…
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Return of the Inflation Truthers
Has U.S. inflation come down? Yes. We have two main measures of inflation: the Consumer Price Index, which pretty much…
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Russia’s War Machine Revs Up as the West’s Plan to Cap Oil Revenues Sputters
Russia has largely evaded attempts by the U.S. and Europe to keep it from profiting from its energy exports.