Economy
Wholesale vegetables price index spiked 38% last month as key inflation marker rose more than expected(The Center Square) – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released new inflation data Friday for wholesale prices with a 0.3% rise in November, part of a 7.4% increase in… Read More
Economy
Survey shows rent delinquency rates for small businesses escalating in Illinois(The Center Square) – Small businesses in Illinois and around the country continue to face difficulties paying their rent. A survey by the small businesses network Alignable… Read More
Agriculture
Farmers can expect high interest rates and higher costs next year(The Center Square) – Farmers borrow short term money up front every year to pay for inputs and operating expenses. At harvest time when they sell their crops, they… Read More
Economy
Report: 41% of small businesses can’t pay rent this month(The Center Square) – More than 40% of U.S. small business owners say they couldn’t pay rent on time or in full for the month of November, the highest… Read More
Economy
Small businesses risk shutting down in droves amid elevated inflation, energy prices(The Center Square) – Nearly half of American small business owners say they are at risk of closing down this fall, according to new survey data.The small business… Read More
Economy
Manufacturing leaders: American businesses face major issues due to inflationary pressure(The Center Square) – Several manufacturing and business leaders are concerned about how inflationary pressures are hurting businesses through heightened input and transportation costs. Participants at a round table… Read More
Economy
Price of Independence Day cookout substantially more than last year(The Center Square) – If you plan on holding a July 4 cookout this weekend, expect to pay a lot more than what you paid for last year’s meal. Read More
National
Gas prices hit new record for 10th consecutive day(The Center Square) – Gas prices rose yet again Wednesday, setting another record high and adding to a string of consecutive record-high days. According to AAA, the national… Read More
National
As food prices soar with no end in sight, Americans change habits(The Center Square) – Americans are changing their shopping habits because of soaring food prices. And disruptions in the international farming community have some worried about the food supply… Read More
National
Gas prices spike every day this week, hit another record high Friday(The Center Square) – Gas prices increased another 5 cents over night to reach yet another record high, marking another week where costs rose every day as economists worry… Read More
State Government
Missouri sets up refunds of gas tax increase(The Center Square) – Missourians can begin completing documents to reclaim the 2.5 cents per gallon motor fuel tax paid during the last nine months. Last… Read More
National
U.S. Treasury Secretary says she was wrong about inflation(The Center Square) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen admitted this week she was wrong and underestimated inflation, which continues to soar.During an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer… Read More
National
Housing prices surge alongside increasing mortgage rates(The Center Square) – Housing prices have increased by 20.55% since March of last year, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index. S&P… Read More
National
Poll: Families cancel vacations, summer camp because of inflation(The Center Square) – A majority of surveyed American families are worried about inflation and are changing their summer vacation plans because of it, according to newly released polling… Read More
National
Small businesses fear rising inflation, consider shutting down in droves(The Center Square) – The small business network Alignable released its small business inflation poll Monday, which found small businesses are very worried about rising inflation and its… Read More
State Government
Missouri bill would give all resident taxpayers $500 tax credit(The Center Square) – Missourians would get a one-time tax credit of $500, or $1,000 if married and filing a joint tax return, under a new bill filed… Read More
Missouri, Uncategorized
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Missouri Highlands Health Care offers free and sliding scale medical and dental care for the underprivilegedELLINGTON, Mo. – Missouri Highlands Health Care is a nonprofit whose mission is to serve disadvantaged populations by providing low-cost dental care and finding individuals affordable health care options. Read More
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