Economy
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Food, gas and cars could quickly get pricier under Trump’s tariff plan
Dec 02, 2024 7:56 am - A new wave of tariffs could quickly reignite inflation on food, gas and automobiles, just as Americans were finally starting to catch a break from fast-rising prices.
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Holiday online shopping scams expected to surge on Cyber MondayNov 29, 2024 11:48 am - Cyber Monday is prime time for high-risk online shopping scams, the Better Business Bureau warns.
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Trump’s tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different
Nov 28, 2024 10:50 am - Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries.
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US inflation gauge ticks higher with price pressures still stubborn
Nov 27, 2024 10:01 am - Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation's steady decline over the past two years has stalled in recent months.
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US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, unchanged from first estimate
Nov 27, 2024 8:18 am - The American economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September on strong consumer spending and a surge in exports, the government said Wednesday, leaving unchanged its initial estimate of third-quarter growth.
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Trump’s latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. What does it mean for the US?
Nov 26, 2024 10:57 am - President-elect Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States.
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Trump’s sharp tariff hikes could speed up China's shift to new markets and offshore factories
Nov 26, 2024 10:24 am - Visitors who bought fridge magnets at Times Square or other tourist hot spots around New York in recent years most likely were purchasing the work of Du Jing or one of her fellow exporters in a small Chinese city that supplies the U.S. and the world with tons of small commodities.
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Why occupational licensing reform can boost Illinois businessNov 24, 2024 6:00 am - In Illinois, nearly 1 in 4 workers requires an occupational license to perform more than 100 different professions. With one of the most restrictive licensing systems in the country, Illinois has lost 135,000 jobs and $15 billion in economic activity.
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St. Charles using ‘highly accurate’ AI data to track event participation, market trends
Nov 21, 2024 11:26 am - The city of St. Charles has been using artificial intelligence analytics to assess the foot traffic patterns and consumer behavior of residents and visitors, and to monit...
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Federal Reserve's likely slowdown in rate cuts could disappoint borrowers
Nov 21, 2024 8:11 am - Just a few weeks ago, the path ahead for the Federal Reserve looked straightforward: With inflation cooling and the job market slowing, the Fed appeared on track to steadily cut interest rates.