Amid dizzying policy change, consumers are standing pat on their economic outlook. Plus, an Ohio data center boom.
The metals are paired as targets for import duties, but they serve different markets. Domestic steel has spare capacity, aluminum not so much.
Consumers still forecast about 3% inflation, according to a New York Federal Reserve Bank survey. Responses also reflect a looser job market.
The average American puts about 60% of their food budget toward groceries and 40% toward eating out, according to Circana.
Journalist Mya Frazier wrote about sequoia-sized electric power poles, farmland price inflation and the impact on communities.
Texas has joined the list of states that don’t require annual vehicle check-ups. With or without the regulation, there are costs for motorists.
Home insurance premiums are 52% higher than they were in 2020, and the average homeowner is now putting about a third of their monthly payment to taxes and insurance.