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Family Dollar, the struggling discount chain that caters to low-income customers predominantly in cities, said Wednesday it will close nearly 1,000…
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Family Dollar, the struggling discount chain that caters to low-income customers predominantly in cities, said Wednesday it will close nearly 1,000…
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Two all-beef patties are about 5.9% pricier than this time last year. The special sauce is up 3.1%. Lettuce and…
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Inflation is in the hot seat heading into November’s election. But it’s not budging as fast as President Joe Biden would probably…
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Higher prices at the gas pump pushed up inflation more than expected in February, according to the latest Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of…
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Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged between December and January, remaining at…
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Hearing that big corporations are raking in hefty profits frustrates Nick…
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The prices of vinyl records will feed into UK inflation statistics for the first time since 1992, highlighting a surge in their popularity among…
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Money.ca has four crucial tips for Canadian homeowners considering refinancing their mortgages in…
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Revelo analyzed how employers are tracking diversity, equity, and inclusion using data from SHRM, Harvard Business Review, and news…
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By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates ticked down slightly this week, a tiny boon to buyers eager to make a move with newly…
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By Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a…
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2024 was supposed to be the year consumers could start breathing…
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By Diksha Madhok and Hanna Ziady, CNN New Delhi/London (CNN) — India has reported surprisingly robust economic growth, ending 2023 on a high…
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Mortgage rates climbed for the fourth week in a row, inching closer to…
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Americans’ attitudes toward the economy soured in February after a three-month streak of improving moods, according to The Conference Board’s…
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US home prices hit an all-time high in December, according to data released…
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Expedia, the online travel agency, is eliminating about 1,500 employees as part of an “organizational and technological…
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Kevin Meehan has owned his Los Angeles-based restaurant, Kali, for more than 8 years — but lately, he said it feels like he’s had to “roll…
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The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and…
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More and more Idaho women are achieving financial stability by holding nontraditional roles in male-dominated industries – whether it be in…
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Sales of existing homes in the US climbed in January, pushed up by buyers who were encouraged to make a purchase by falling mortgage rates. But the…
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By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates climbed for the third week in a row, inching closer to 7%. The 30-year fixed-rate…
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By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN London (CNN) — One year after the conclusion of the world’s biggest trial of a four-day work week, a large…
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Rents continue to cool, dropping for the sixth month in a row nationwide, and providing a bit of relief to…
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Walmart doesn’t want to just sell groceries and t-shirts. It wants to be a media and advertising giant like…
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For the first time in a month, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is back above the $3…
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By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Walmart, the global mega-retailer that began in Arkansas in 1962, is making huge moves in 2024. It’s…
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Americans are on the verge of living through a historic economic event: inflation fully returning to normal — after a series of punishing interest…
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Wholesale inflation, as measured by the Producer Price Index, rose more than expected in January, adding to what has so far been a disappointing…
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US homebuilding dropped significantly in January, as winter storms and higher mortgage rates stymied progress on the housing…
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Nike will lay off about 2% of its employees, or close to 1,700 people, as the sportswear behemoth looks to cut as much as $2 billion in…
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Spending at US retailers tumbled much more than expected in January as cold weather across the United States kept shoppers at home after a robust…
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By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — After treading water for months, US mortgage rates jumped higher Thursday following a string of…
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US markets reeled on Tuesday after January’s Consumer Price Index showed inflation came in hotter than expected, leaving investors to believe that…
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The United Kingdom has slipped into recession just months ahead of a general election, official figures showed Thursday, derailing Prime Minister…
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Will grocery store prices stop rising in 2024? FoodReady analyzed forecasting from the USDA to find…
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Consumers are expected to shell out big bucks on their valentines this year and to set some new records in the process.…
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The Idaho Department of Labor is holding a seminar in Boise Tuesday to discuss rural economies in the Gem…
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What will you do with your Sundays now that the NFL season is about…
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Last year, the Federal Reserve was caught off guard when the Bureau of Labor Statistics released revised Consumer Price Index figures showing…
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By Alicia Wallace and Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — When the deadly coronavirus become a global pandemic in March 2020, indoor public spaces were…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Super Bowl celebration comes with a specific array of menu items fans look forward to eating during the big game.…
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Retirement is seemingly becoming a thing of the past as new research shows older workers’ overall contribution to the labor force is…
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — The US economy added a stunning 353,000 jobs last month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data…
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UPS announced Tuesday that it will cut 12,000 jobs as part of a bid to save $1 billion costs. Managers and contractor positions will make up most of…
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After 33 years and four children, Baby Boomers Marta and Octavian Dragos say they feel trapped in what was once their dream home in El Cerrito,…
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The last inflation snapshot of 2023 provided some further encouraging news for Americans and the Federal Reserve: This painful period of sharp price…
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The US economy remained shockingly robust in the fourth quarter to close out a remarkably strong 2023 as consumers and businesses continued to spend,…
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By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — Stocks gained on Monday, building on last week’s gangbusters rally, with the Dow crossing the 38,000…
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Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged between November and December, remaining at…
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The residential real estate market tumbled in 2023, as soaring interest rates steadily slowed sales activity — but home prices still hit a record…
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Americans’ attitudes on the economy are improving substantially as inflation…
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Wayfair is laying off 1,650 employees, amounting to 13% of its global workforce, as the online home goods retailer struggled to rebound following its…
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The annual pace of new home construction pulled back last month after soaring in November, despite a historic shortage of housing inventory and…
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — The number of Americans making first-time claims for jobless benefits dropped last week to a level not…
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Americans spent at a faster clip in December, closing out a year of surprising economic resilience largely driven by the US…
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By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Homebuilder confidence surged in January as mortgage rates continued to trend lower, according to…
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UK inflation accelerated in December for the first time since February last year, official data showed…
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Americans have slowed down some of their spending and expect to pull back a little more, but paying down debt — and still having some fun —…
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Findbusinesses4sale used International Council of Shopping Centers data to identify states with the highest concentration of…
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Experian analysis finds that savings interest rates will likely decrease in 2024, but not by…
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NEXT Insurance’s survey reveals the biggest worries for small business owners, and their confidence in preparing for risk and buying…
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US producer prices fell in December for the third consecutive month, bringing a closely watched gauge of inflation to a rate more in line with…
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Renters and homeowners experience inflation differently, and right now renters are taking a much more painful…
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By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates ticked up this week for the second week in a row, but remain more than a full…
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — US consumer prices rose 3.4% annually to close out 2023, capping a year of substantial progress on efforts…
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Google is starting the year off with sweeping layoffs across…
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Mortgage applications surged by 9.9% in the first week of the year, a sign that lower rates are bringing homebuyers off the sidelines, according to a…
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By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures price…
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — US consumers did not rein in their spending this past holiday season, and now have near-record-breaking…
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — Friday’s jobs report marked a fitting end to what was an odds-defying year. The US economy added…
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Americans ramped up their online shopping this past holiday season, splurging on a record-setting $222 billion worth of electronics, toys and other…
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By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Europe hasn’t quite shaken off the big, painful problem haunting its economies over the past two years.…
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By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates ticked up ever so slightly this week, kicking off 2024 by taking a breather from the…
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Wealth Enhancement Group used data from Harvard University to show where American kids have the best chances at upward economic…
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By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — US job openings fell in November to their lowest level since March 2021, in a sign that America’s…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – If you overindulged on spending this Christmas, you are not alone. High interest rates, expensive food prices, and the…
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US economic growth was slightly lower in the third quarter than previously reported, but still robust, underscoring the sheer strength of America’s…
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By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — US mortgage rates continued to plunge this week – good news for home buyers who have been facing…
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By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Job openings surged and the Great Resignation was in full swing in 2022 as the labor market slowly rebounded…
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The annual pace of new home construction surged last month amid a historic shortage of housing inventory and falling mortgage…
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A bird flu resurgence sent egg prices through the roof this past year – and it could happen again next…
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By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates fell under 7% for the first time since mid-August this week. It is the seventh…
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Intermountain Packing in Idaho Falls laid off more than 100 employees…
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By Anna Bahney, CNN (CNN) — There is no doubt rent is too high for many Americans, but thanks to a recent boom in the construction of apartment…
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For the third time in a row, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided not to raise (or lower) its key interest rate. Consequently, the Fed’s…
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Tumbling energy prices helped to bring US wholesale inflation down below pre-pandemic levels and to its second-lowest rate this…
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Sometimes boring and predictable can be good…
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Investors are feeling bullish that the Federal Reserve will begin to cut interest rates in the first half of next year, despite Fed Chair Jerome…
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — The US economy notched another solid month of job growth, with an added lift from actors and…
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Mortgage rates continued to fall this week, averaging just over 7%. It is the sixth straight week rates have dropped, undoing seven previous…
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Employers are growing more cautious, pulling down some job postings and reining in hiring. Employees are sticking around more and not bouncing as…
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Many Americans tell pollsters they are not happy with the state of the US economy. And yet Americans simultaneously say they plan to ramp up their…
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — In October, the ‘Now Hiring’ signs weren’t as plentiful as they have been in recent years, and…
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SmartAsset examined U.S. Census Bureau data to calculate the housing vacancy rates in the 343 largest cities in the country and how they changed…
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Belong looked at Labor Department and Census data to calculate which metros have the biggest housing shortages.…
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By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates continued to drop this week. It’s the fifth straight week rates have moved lower.…
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — The Commerce Department on Thursday delivered an early present to the Federal Reserve: The central…
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US pending home sales fell to their lowest level in 20 years in October as mortgage rates surged to their highest levels of the year, according to a…
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The Black Friday and Cyber Monday billion-dollar US spending spree was fueled by “Buy Now, Pay Later”…
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