Economy
Number of Americans citing ‘hardship’ from inflation rises, particularly among middle class(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans say inflation is causing them financial hardship, according to a new poll. While the Biden administration heralded a pause in the rise… Read More
Inflation
Americans feeling pain of inflation as they begin back-to-school shopping(The Center Square) – Inflation has soared in the past year, and parents are feeling the difference as they start back-to-school shopping this year. A new Morning Consult … Read More
Economy
Inflation is hammering rural America, report shows(The Center Square) – A report from Iowa State University shows that rural Americans are feeling the pain of inflation more than the rest of the country. “Rural households… Read More
Inflation
Former U.S. Treasury secretary says unemployment rate needs to rise to curb inflation(The Center Square) – The unemployment rate needs to rise in order to ease the effects of inflation, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers says. According to the … Read More
State Government
Missouri health officials to issue warnings amid baby formula shortage(The Center Square) – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services urges citizens to be aware of the dangers of substituting and altering infant nutrition due to a… Read More
National
Report: Americans cutting back on discretionary spending because of inflation(The Center Square) – Americans are changing their shopping habits because of rising prices, a new study from Morning Consult finds. According to the report , American… Read More
National
Economists expect elevated inflation as projected U.S. GDP plummets(The Center Square) – Economists across the U.S. expect ongoing inflation as the growth projections for the U.S. economy have plummeted, according to a newly released survey. The National Association… Read More
National
Farmers hit hard by price increases as food price spike looms(The Center Square) – Goods and services around the country are becoming increasingly more expensive, but farmers may be among the hardest hit as inflation, supply chain issues, and Russia’s… Read More
National
Consumer prices rise nearly 8% causing major inflation fears(The Center Square) – Inflation continued to soar in February, making a range of goods and services even more expensive for Americans, according to newly released federal inflation data. The… Read More