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Nov 23, 2021

Add Christmas trees to the list of shortages

Also today: Inflation has eaten into the increased benefits for SNAP recipients. We discuss the markets with Gus Faucher of PNC Financial Services Group.

A Christmas tree is loaded into a truck on Nov. 21. Christmas trees quantities are lower this year as a result of extreme heat and cutbacks in planting during the Great Recession. — A Christmas tree is loaded into a truck on Nov. 21. Christmas trees quantities are lower this year as a result of extreme heat and cutbacks in planting during the Great Recession.
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Inflation chips away at SNAP boost
by Amanda Peacher
Scott Heins/Getty Images
SNAP increases went into effect in October. Inflation has grown a lot since then.
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Christmas tree supplies are tight, and climate change is to blame
by Samantha Fields
Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images
Expect trees to cost 5% to 10% more than they did last year.
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The Team

Add Christmas trees to the list of shortages