Rural school districts have long struggled to attract talented teachers. But in recent years, the shortage has become so severe that districts across states like […]
Author: Emily Davis
Five Things to Watch in the March CPI Report
The consumer price index is a vital gauge of inflation. It’s a guiding light for economists and investors who anxiously await an easing of interest […]
Inflated Car Repair Costs Leave Drivers Stranded
Single mothers make up a majority of the repair requests that come into Fix It Forward Auto Care. The nonprofit, started in 2015, provides free […]
Shelter and Gas Costs Heat Up February Inflation
Consumer prices in February pointed toward a stubbornly hot economy, with shelter and gasoline costs keeping temperatures rising above the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target. […]
January Inflation Exceeds Expectations, Early Rate Cut Prospects Dim
Consumer prices surpassed economists’ expectations in January, winding down investors’ hopes of early rate cuts. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which gauges the cost of […]