Nov 23, 2021

Add Christmas trees to the list of shortages

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. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images

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

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Inflation chips away at SNAP boost

by Amanda Peacher

Nov 23, 2021

SNAP increases went into effect in October. Inflation has grown a lot since then.

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A Warmer World

Christmas tree supplies are tight, and climate change is to blame

by Samantha Fields

Nov 23, 2021

Expect trees to cost 5% to 10% more than they did last year.

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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Daniel Shin Producer

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