Inflation has been stubbornly hanging around 2.8% for months. That’s above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Meanwhile, key areas of the labor market are showing signs of weakness.
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Elevated interest rates, tariffs, and labor shortages due to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown have left many would-be buyers on the sidelines.
Keeping prices affordable can come at a cost for small business owners. Many are trying to find a balance between keeping prices affordable and keeping the lights on.
A group of farmers in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota have started growing more oats. A new mill provides them with hope for the entrance of a new market.