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Consumers Haven't Felt This Bad About the Economy Since 2022
The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 57.9 in March, falling well below expectations to hit its lowest levels ...
‘Hard to envision’ prices going down as tariffs go up: Economic Columnist
Economists are raising the alarm over a possible slowing of the economy as President Trump puts forward and walks backs ...
What's the latest on the price of eggs? How consumers are adapting
The average U.S. city price of a dozen large grade A eggs, not seasonally adjusted, in February was $5.90, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's up from $4.95 in January and $4.14 ...
What is stagflation? Economic concerns rise over inflation, tariffs, and layoffs
“Stagflation, by definition, is when you have three things happen: you have a sluggish economy, you have high unemployment, ...
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Why expert says low gas prices could be sign of economy in trouble
One expert said that while the lower prices are a good thing for drivers, it could be a bad sign for the economy in the bigger picture. Historically, gas prices begin to creep higher as warmer ...
Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy
Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the ...