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US warns rates to stay high as it battles inflation
The US central bank has left interest rates unchanged again, noting a "lack of further progress" on inflation.BBC News - Top stories -
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation ticks up
Fed announces it will keep interest rates at 5.25% to 5.5% as rate of inflation remains above target of 2%. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it is holding interest rates steady at 5.25% to 5.5%, their highest level in two decades, ...The Guardian - World - Federal Reserve -
Lahart's Take: 'Catch-Up' Inflation Categories Might Be Destined to Cool, But That Doesn't Mean They Don't Hurt
One reason inflation has stayed uncomfortably high this year is price measures for some items are still catching up with inflation pressures that already happened. Unfortunately this doesn’t mean they can be ignored.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Inflation Is Exhausting
Feeding the family in an era of Washington mismanagement.The Wall Street Journal - World - Inflation -
Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect, ending access in south-east US
State supreme court last month cleared the way for the ‘awful’ ban, but also allowed November ballot measure for abortion. A six-week abortion ban went into effect on Wednesday in Florida, cutting off access to the procedure before many people ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
US teen averts tragedy by taking wheel after school bus driver falls ill
Eighth-grader Acie Holland from Wisconsin hailed as hero for quick thinking after he noticed driver had become unresponsive. An eighth grade student recently averted a tragedy when he brought a careening school bus carrying him and his fellow ...The Guardian - World -
So you've lost weight using Wegovy. Does that mean you can stop taking it?
Millions of Americans who have used new obesity drugs like Wegovy to lose weight and improve health are wondering what happens if they stop taking themABC News - Health -
3 savings moves to make with inflation still rising
Inflation is on the rise, but that may be good news for savers. Here are three savvy savings moves to make now.CBS News - Top stories -
Inflation Is Stubborn. Is the Federal Budget Deficit Making It Worse?
Economists are divided over whether the growing amount of federal borrowing is fueling demand and driving up prices.The New York Times - Business -
Oil Extends Losses on U.S. Inflation Concerns
Oil prices were down more than 1% in Europe after the latest U.S. economic data further dented hopes the Federal Reserve could start cutting interest rates anytime soon.The Wall Street Journal - World
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