inflation impact

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Social Security COLA 2025: Smaller Increase Disappoints Retirees

Social Security recipients are anxiously awaiting the announcement of the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), but many may be disappointed. Analysts predict that this year’s increase could be among the smallest since 2021,

Economy

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China’s Economy Demonstrates Resilience Amid Trade Tensions

China remains steadfast in its ability to withstand external economic shocks and maintain robust economic growth, according to Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Wang emphasized

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World

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Record Egg Prices: Bird Flu or Corporate Greed?

Egg prices have soared to record highs, reaching an average of $4.95 per dozen this month, leading to accusations of price gouging and calls for a government investigation. While egg producers attribute

Target Pressures Chinese Suppliers Ahead of Tariffs

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Business

Lululemon Shares Slide on Weak Forecast

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Investing

PepsiCo Faces Sales Decline Amid Consumer Spending Shift

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Investing

UK Economy Contracts for Second Month Amid Budget Concerns

The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in October, marking the second consecutive month of decline, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This fall defied expectations of a

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Economy

2025 Mortgage Rate Outlook and Buying Strategies

Mortgage rates have been a rollercoaster for homebuyers throughout 2024, starting near 7%, dipping briefly to 6.15% in September, and climbing back to an average of 6.93%. As potential homeowners look to

4 months ago

Finance

inflation impact

China’s Economy Demonstrates Resilience Amid Trade Tensions

Record Egg Prices: Bird Flu or Corporate Greed?

Target Pressures Chinese Suppliers Ahead of Tariffs

Lululemon Shares Slide on Weak Forecast

PepsiCo Faces Sales Decline Amid Consumer Spending Shift

UK Economy Contracts for Second Month Amid Budget Concerns

2025 Mortgage Rate Outlook and Buying Strategies

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