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Majority of middle-class Americans say they struggle financially

Alex Tanzi, Bloomberg
Jun 04, 2024 2:01 pm - Almost two-thirds of Americans considered middle class said they are facing economic hardship and don’t anticipate a change for the rest of their lives, according to a po...
An inflation gauge closely tracked by Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
May 31, 2024 8:20 am - WASHINGTON — A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three mo...
IRS Direct File is here to stay. All 50 states are invited.

Julie Zauzmer Weil, The Washington Post
May 30, 2024 1:25 pm - The IRS is making its free tax-filing platform permanent and open to all 50 states, the Biden administration announced Thursday, following the successful launch of the fi...
Inflation pressures lingering from pandemic are keeping Fed rate cuts on pause

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
May 29, 2024 6:50 am - WASHINGTON — Hopes for interest rate cuts this year by the Federal Reserve are steadily fading, with a stream of recent remarks by Fed officials underscoring their intent...
Elgin a nexus of small and large companies creating a dynamic economic ecosystem

By Tony Lucenko
May 26, 2024 5:39 am - The Elgin Development Group, a division of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Elgin, is the economic development organization that helps existing business grow, attracts new businesses, and assists entrepreneurs.
Geneva poised for industrial growth

Cathleen Tymoszenko
May 26, 2024 5:33 am - In recent years, Geneva has celebrated milestone anniversaries with top employers such as Miner Enterprises and Burgess Norton while working to attract new industrial investment in the community.
How communities can spur economic development in post-pandemic era

By Elena Ferrarin
May 24, 2024 12:29 pm - Suburban communities spur economic development using a variety of ways, including performing a thorough assessment of resources, securing visits from site selectors, and encouraging businesses to take advantage of incentives.
Trump or Biden? Either way, U.S. seems poised to preserve heavy tariffs on imports

By PAUL WISEMAN
May 21, 2024 7:07 am - WASHINGTON — As president, Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on foreign steel, which hurt Clips & Clamps Industries, a Michigan auto supplier — raising its materials pric...
Americans are down on the economy (again), with inflation topping election concerns

By Abha Bhattarai
May 20, 2024 10:37 am - After a spurt of optimism, Americans are feeling a little more glum about the economy — again. Consumer sentiment, a gauge of Americans’ economic perceptions, is at a six...
Inflation improved slightly in April, with timing for rate cuts still uncertain

By Rachel Siegel
May 15, 2024 7:51 am - Inflation showed some signs of improvement in April, as policymakers grapple with whether their fight against abnormally high price growth is losing ground. Data released...

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