Economy
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Hershey and other chocolate makers hike prices as cocoa remains near record highs
Jul 24, 2025 1:31 pm - Hershey and other chocolate makers are continuing to hike prices, saying a volatile cocoa market gives them no choice.
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Lake County ranks among top 10 nationally for economic developmentJul 21, 2025 11:05 am - Lake County has been named one of the top 10 counties in the nation to do business in by Site Selection Magazine.
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‘Click-to-cancel’ is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribe
Jul 19, 2025 1:19 pm - A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, was blocked by a federal appeals court days before it was set to go into effect. But there are ways to end those subscriptions and memberships, even if they take some work.
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Retirees, here’s how to tweak the 4% rule to protect your nest egg
Jul 18, 2025 8:18 am - New retirees might enter a different environment than their predecessors—the economy or market might have changed slightly or dramatically.
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US retail sales bounce around in a whipsaw trade environment
Jul 17, 2025 9:22 am - After an earlier pullback, consumers picked up their spending in June showing resilience despite anxiety high over tariffs and the U.S. economy. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday, after two consecutive months of spending declines, a 0.1% pullback in April and a 0.9% slowdown in May.
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The tariff-driven inflation that economists feared begins to emerge
Jul 15, 2025 8:15 am - Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are pushing up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances.
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Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
Jul 10, 2025 8:47 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said in a Thursday letter that he will raise taxes on imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American c...
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Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans
Jul 09, 2025 8:39 am - The domestic policy law signed by President Donald Trump last week creates new work requirements that could jeopardize food assistance benefits for 360,000 Illinoisans. Illinois will be required to cover a greater portion of the administrative costs and benefits of SNAP, which could cost several hundred million dollars.
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Trump’s trade blitz produces few deals but lots of uncertainty
Jul 09, 2025 7:43 am - President Donald Trump and his advisers promised a lightning round of global trade negotiations with dozens of countries back in April. But the 90 days have come and gone. And the tally of trade deals stands at two.
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Amazon extends Prime Day discounts to 4 days as retailers weigh tariff-related price increases
Jul 08, 2025 10:10 am - NEW YORK — Amazon is extending its annual Prime Day sales and offering new membership perks to Gen Z shoppers amid tariff-related price worries and possibly some consumer...
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