Tag Archives: inflation

Fox News Poll: 78% rate economy negatively, and majority says worst isn’t over

This is one of two Fox News Polls released Thursday. Most voters are concerned about inflation and higher prices. Three-quarters say the economy is in bad shape, and two-thirds don’t see any signs that it’s turning around. That’s the current mood of the nation, according to the latest Fox News …

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'Nobody's spending $17 on an egg sandwich': Restaurant owners say inflation forcing tough menu choices

Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs. Restaurant management software company Toast recently released its 2025 Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey, revealing that improving profitability was …

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Farmageddon: Trump’s trade war and shutdown are crushing the heartland

Iwarned in May that America’s farm economy was under attack — that tariffs, Agriculture Department program cuts and political posturing in Washington were hammering farmers from the farm gate to the dinner plate. Four months later, that picture has only grown worse. Across the Midwest, combines sit idle and bins …

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Boston eyes city-run groceries to fight food insecurity, but skeptics remain doubtful

Boston officials are weighing whether the city should open government-owned grocery stores to make fresh, affordable food more accessible — an idea that’s gaining traction in New York City. After holding a hearing earlier this month, city councilors agreed to study how other cities have implemented municipal markets to close …

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Grocery bills in America: Here are the most and least expensive cities

Americans in some cities are spending nearly four times more of their income on groceries than others, a new analysis shows, with the hardest-hit households mainly in the Midwest and South. Residents of Detroit spend the largest share of their income on groceries — nearly 3.8% — followed closely by …

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White House says government shutdown could eliminate next inflation report despite optimistic numbers

The White House claimed Friday that the government shutdown could delay or eliminate the next inflation report, causing economic fallout. The Rapid Response 47 account on X wrote Friday, “The White House has learned there will likely NOT be an inflation release next month for the first time in history.” …

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