Inflation dropped just slightly in January
Inflation cooled only slightly last month as the cost of housing, food and gas rose. Consumer prices in January were 6.4%, compared to a 6.5% inflation rate the month before.
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Short term rentals may see changes in Greensboro
The short-term rental business may be in for some big changes in the Triad.
20,000 roses, inflation and night terrors: the life of a florist on Valentine's Day
It's the biggest day of the year for the $8 billion global flower industry, but it's not all that profitable. Why? Blame the roses.
Inflation eased again in January – but there's a cautionary sign
Annual inflation cooled in January for the seventh month in a row. But price increases accelerated between December and January, fueled by rising shelter, food and gasoline prices.
The latest data on inflation may reveal a confusing story
The Labor Department reports Tuesday on consumer prices for January. Inflation looks better when compared to prices from a year ago. But looking at prices from a month ago, it is less encouraging.
Nearly $50,000 a week for a cancer drug? A man worries about bankrupting his family
Medicare suddenly stopped paying for the pricey drug that prolongs his life. As he waits for an appeal, this retired physician wonders if he should give up treatment to spare his family the cost.
Inflation is the thorn in this year's Valentine's Day roses
The global economy can be found in a single rose. This year those roses cost a lot more due to a global problem: inflation.
The U.S. needs more affordable housing – where to put it is a bigger battle
American suburbs mandated single-family homes generations ago, often to segregate areas by race and class. New laws allow more-affordable options like townhomes but construction so far has been slow.
The IRS now says most state relief checks last year are not subject to federal taxes
A week after telling payment recipients to delay filing returns, the agency won't challenge the taxability of payments related to general welfare and disaster.
Here's what happened with Adani — and what the fallout could be for India's economy
The Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates, has lost billions in market value after being accused of fraud. The company has denied everything.