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
Illinois named worst state for the middle class(The Center Square) – A new report lists the Land of Lincoln as the least tax-friendly state in the nation for middle-class families.The report… Read More
Economy
Credit rating agency warns recession could trigger property tax hikes(The Center Square) – Fitch Ratings said Friday that the outlook for state and local governments was “deteriorating” and an expected recession could put pressure on state and local… Read More
Economy
Report: Vast majority of Americans should wait until 70 to collect Social Security(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans should wait until they’re age 70 to begin collecting their Social Security benefits to maximize their monthly payments, according to a… 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
Illinois continues with nation’s worst unemployment rate(The Center Square) – A new study shows that Illinois' economy continues to trail the rest of the nation as the Land of Lincoln finished dead last in unemployment… Read More
Economy
Higher prices hit the holiday season as Black Friday approaches(The Center Square) – Americans will pay higher prices for a range of goods and services for the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday shopping this year, and it looks… Read More
National
National debt to GDP ratio worse than CBO estimates, group says(The Center Square) – New budget estimates show that the growth of the national debt is worse than previously thought. The U.S. Congressional Budget Office released projections in … Read More
Economy
Texas again breaks all-time record for total job gainsLeads U.S. with fastest annual jobs growth (The Center Square) – Texas in October again broke an all-time record for job gains. Texas also had the fastest annual jobs… Read More
Economy
Thanksgiving meal costs more than ever in Illinois(The Center Square) – It is going to cost more than ever for those Thanksgiving Day dinner staples this year.Illinois shoppers taking part in the 37th annual American… Read More
Economy
Producer prices rise again amid inflation woes(The Center Square) – Producer prices continued to rise in October, according to newly released federal inflation data.The producer price index rose 0.2% last month, contributing to an 8%… Read More
Economy
Inflation continues to rise, data shows(The Center Square) – Newly released federal pricing data shows inflation has risen 7.7% in the last 12 months. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer… Read More
Economy
Unemployment rate rose in October(The Center Square) – Newly released federal data show the economy created more jobs than expected but unemployment rose in October. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read More
Economy
Nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker, data shows(The Center Square) — There are nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker in the U.S., the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics new employment data shows.The federal … Read More
Economy
Analyst says diesel supply shortage in southeastern states ‘could become more of a challenge’(The Center Square) — A fuel supply and logistics company is warning about diesel shortages across the southeastern United States, issuing an alert on Friday about "rapidly devolving" conditions… Read More
Economy
Survey: Growing number of small businesses can’t pay rent(The Center Square) — Newly released small business survey data shows that an alarming number of businesses are unable to pay rent.Alignable released its monthly small business … Read More
Economy, Elections
Economic issues are voters’ top priority, polling finds(The Center Square) – Newly released polling shows that with a little more than one week until election day, voters are most concerned about the economy. Gallup released… Read More
2022 election
Congressional Republicans build lead over Democrats heading into midterm elections(The Center Square) – Republicans have extended their lead over Democrats in Congressional races just days away from the midterm elections, according to newly released polling data. Read More