Inflation

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July 27, 2022
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second…
Sauce on Bacon, egg, cheese sandwich, theGrio.com
July 27, 2022
Because of inflation tied to the pandemic and Russia's war with Ukraine, owners are faced with no choice but to…
Walmart
July 26, 2022
Inflation has reached a 40-year high in the U.S., and Walmart is taking steps to help move inventory that's become…
July 14, 2022
With gas prices soaring along with grocery costs, many people are seeking charitable food for the first time, and more…
MoneyInHands, theGrio.com
July 5, 2022
Some ways to deal with inflation if money is tight are to prioritize essentials, tap into local resources, connect with…
Taco Bell wage sign, theGrio.com
July 5, 2022
Black consumers and businesses stand to be hit hard by rising inflation, increased gas prices, and record rent increases
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.)
June 23, 2022
If “see no evil” was a person, this week he would be Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the sole Black Republican…
June 11, 2022
California has the highest average price, at $6.43, according to AAA. The lowest average is Mississippi, at $4.52.
June 10, 2022
A false report of people selling toes for cash led Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Information Kindness Paradza to visit street…
June 8, 2022
From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices.
May 12, 2022
Food banks' labor and distribution costs are climbing at a time when their demand is rising, and their donations are…
May 11, 2022
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told theGrio that the White House is feeling the “pain” of Americans at the…
May 10, 2022
The Federal Reserve's latest move will cause interest rates to rise for credit cards, some student loans, new home mortgages…
May 10, 2022
The highest inflation rise since 1981 comes on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed tens of thousands…
May 2, 2022
The Federal Reserve hopes to slow the highest inflation in 40 years by making it more expensive to borrow money.
April 30, 2022
Don’t ditch your summer travel plans because of inflation. There are ways to rework your plans on a budget.
April 15, 2022
Despite a nationwide jump in food prices, many states are cutting back food stamp benefits, putting families at risk.
April 12, 2022
Costs for food, gasoline, housing and other necessities squeezed American consumers, wiping out the pay raises many received.
March 13, 2022
Energy prices are also contributing to the worst inflation that Americans have seen in 40 years, far outpacing higher wages.
March 6, 2022
During the first full week of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the price of regular gas rose by almost 41 cents.