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. […]
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Inflation Hits 40-Year High: Energy, Food, Housing Costs Drive 7.9% CPI Increase
Inflation hit historic highs last month as lingering supply chain issues and global tensions over Russia’s war with Ukraine dashed policymakers’ hopes that consumer prices […]
NAFTA renegotiation may put jobs at risk
President Trump announced the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement [NAFTA] to congress this month. The agriculture industry will be the sector most […]
H-1B Employees Could Help Manufacturers Hire Again
President Trump has staked his presidency on reviving manufacturing and restricting immigration, and he seems to think the two go hand in hand. He’s wrong. […]
Five Things to Watch in April Auto Sales Report
Today is the sales cutoff for the month of April and the auto sales report will be released tomorrow. This month’s report will indicate for […]
Five Things to Watch For in March Durable Good Orders Report
The monthly good orders report for March comes out on Thursday morning, just shy of the gross domestic products report as well as President Donald […]
Trump’s Immigration and Trade Policies Could Cancel Out
When her husband was deported to Juarez in 2012, Amy Rios couldn’t just leave her Wisconsin life behind to join him. In her hometown of […]
High Prices, Low Supply Force Homebuyers to Scramble for Fewer Homes
Housing prices hit a 31-month high in February amid depressed inventory, making it hard for first-time buyers to purchase homes. The Case Shiller Home Price […]
Consumers Are Buying Up SUVs and Crossovers, Leaving Sedans Behind
When 28-year-old Stephanie Rivera of South Gate, Calif. walked onto the car lot, she knew exactly what type of vehicle she wanted – fuel efficient […]
Shoppers Are Looking For A Discount — And TJX is Reaping The Benefits
When President Trump took office in January, Simone Wilson was worried about how it might impact her small business. Wilson, who co-owns Spartan Construction and […]