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Fed set to make interest rate decision as inflation hits 3-year high

  • Jun 16
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Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal: experts

  • Jun 15
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Oil prices fall to lowest level since March

  • Jun 15

Inflation hits highest level in 3 years, adding pressure on budgets

  • Jun 10

Inflation hits highest level since 2023, as Iran war pushes up prices

  • Jun 10

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  • Jun 6

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  • May 22

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  • May 13

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Jobs report showed hiring slowed, but exceeded expectations

The new data arrived as the war continues to drive up gasoline prices and borrowing costs, threatening a drag on the economy.

  • May 8
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Trade court says Trump's 10% global tariffs are unlawful

The Court of International Trade has concluded that President Trump's global 10% tariffs are unlawful.

  • May 7

Gas prices jump overnight across Chicago area

If you are heading out to get gas on Friday, you will have to pay a lot more than you did on Thursday.

  • May 1
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US economy grows at solid pace to start 2026

The report on gross domestic product covers the first three months of this year.

  • Apr 30
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Fed chair Powell says he will stay on central bank's board after term expires next month

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday as prices rise in response to an oil shock set off by the Iran war.

  • Apr 29