The most recent CPI numbers showed a slightly lower increase in inflation than anticipated. The Federal Reserve reduced the federal interest rate by .25 percent on Wednesday. Chairman…
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Social Security to Increase Benefits by 2.8 Percent in 2026
The adjustment is intended to help retirees ease the strain caused by inflation. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that benefits will rise by 2.8 percent in 2026…
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DOJ Sues California over Animal Welfare Law Potentially Affecting Egg Prices
Farm advocacy group requests investigation into potential price fixing by major egg producers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit this month against the state of California…
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U.S. Jobs Market Exceeded Projections in June
Over 30,000 more jobs than estimated were added to the economy and unemployment dropped .1 percent. The Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released employment numbers for June…
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President and Federal Reserve Chair Discuss Interest Rates and Economy
President Trump advocated for the central bank to reduce interest rates now that inflation has stopped. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell met in person…
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President Signs Executive Order to Lower Prescription Drug Pricing
He said the U.S. will “no longer tolerate profiteering and price gouging from big pharma.” President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Monday to lower prescription drug…
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Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
Chair says that inflation and unemployment risk have risen, but more observation is needed. The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates at a range of 4.25 percent…
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Consumer Prices Decreased in February
White House press secretary reports that inflation reached the lowest level in nearly four years. The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that February’s core consumer…
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House Speaker Says IRA Repeal Is Between “Scalpel” and “Sledgehammer”
Total repeal is unlikely, but the majority is considering significant changes. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that his party will not revoke the entire Inflation Reduction…
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EPA Updates WaterSense Standards, DOE Reviews Appliance Regulations
Administration officials seek to prevent increases in costs and ensure products are reliable. Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the Environmental Protection Agency is revising all WaterSense specifications established…
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