Price
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Finance
Have Potato Chips Reached Peak Price?
PepsiCo reports in its earnings that people are buying fewer salty snacks from its Frito-Lay brands. It’s not the only…
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World
New Plan to Target Russia’s Oil Revenue Brings Debate in White House
Treasury officials want to impose penalties on tankers that help Russian oil evade sanctions. White House aides worry that risks…
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Finance
One Obstacle for Trump’s Promises: This Isn’t the 2016 Economy
Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a…
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News
Chocolate Prices Have Spiked. Why Are Cocoa Farmers Still So Poor?
Emmanuel Frimpong, 32, is a cocoa farmer in Ghana, mostly by default. He has a university education but couldn’t find…
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Finance
The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Cools, Welcome News
The economy appears to be downshifting and price gains are moderating, as Federal Reserve officials creep closer to beating inflation.
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News
Even Doctors Like Me Are Falling Into This Medical Bill Trap
Thank goodness for urgent care centers. Last July, my daughter was still limping a week after a bike injury and…
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Finance
3.3%
The rate of inflation in May over the previous year.
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Finance
Price Pendulum Swings Back to Discounts, Within Limits
The pandemic shopping boom led many retailers to widen profit margins by charging more. Now value is the watchword as…
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Finance
Companies Counter Pushback on Price Increases With Promotions
“The consumer was a fat pig — now there’s nothing left, and they need to feed the pig again,” one…
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Finance
U.S. Approves Investment Product Tied to Popular Cryptocurrency Ether
The Securities and Exchange Commission gave its blessing to a fund that tracks the price of the most valuable cryptocurrency…