inflation
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2022
Easing inflation, lower gas prices boost U.S. consumer sentiment
The looming question, economists say, is whether the current calm signals a turning point, or whether this is just a momentary reprieve.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2022
More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads
As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2022
Maine Voices: The Inflation Reduction Act is better than you might think
Critics say increased inflation means we can’t afford its measures. In fact, the cost of not taking climate action would far exceed the legislation’s incentives.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
Inflation eases as consumer prices rise 6.3% in July
Inflation started rising sharply in the spring of 2021 as the economy rebounded with surprising speed from the short but devastating coronavirus recession a year earlier.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
Chairman Powell says Fed could keep lifting rates sharply ‘for some time’
Stocks tumbled after Jerome Powell's remarks, and bond yields rose, a sign that investors foresee more large interest rate hikes ahead.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2022
Macy’s, Nordstrom cut profit views along with inventories
Both retailers are suffering from an affliction plaguing most of their competitors: A glut of unsold inventory that they're resorting to pricing at deep discounts to move.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2022
Struggling Americans feel they are in a recession, Bank of America CEO says
Brian Moynihan says the recent debate over whether the U.S. economy is technically in a recession or not is missing the point.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2022
U.S. retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll
Persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2022
Lowe’s becomes latest employer to give workers inflation bonuses
Other businesses around the United States have been offering workers bonuses and gift cards to offset the cost of gas.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act may have little impact on inflation
Lower deficits usually lower inflation but the Congressional Budget Office determined this month that the changes would have a 'negligible' impact this year and next.
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