The price of copper has been rising. That’s good news for the economy.
by Henry Epp
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Until the price rises so much it causes inflation, anyway.
How landlords and tenants are reacting to a changing rental market
by Matt Levin
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The market is seeing a return of concessions and incentives for renters as demand cools in many parts of the nation.
This small business owner's sales are up thanks to a surge in collectors
by Sean McHenry
Phillip Rollins, owner of the record and comic store OffBeat in Jackson, Mississippi, describes how business is going.
In Indian Country, federal budget dysfunction takes a toll
by Savannah Peters
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A long, drawn out budget cycle marked by stopgap spending and the threat of a shutdown takes a toll, says Justin Barrett, treasurer of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma.
The loss of Baltimore’s bridge has snarled traffic. How do commuters cope?
by Stephanie Hughes
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Previously, 30,000 cars and trucks would traverse the Francis Scott Key daily. Now all those vehicles have to find other routes.
Home prices have risen 423% in 40 years, fueling economic discontent
by Mitchell Hartman
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From 1984 to 2023, the median cost of a new home rose from $79,900 to $417,700, more than double the rate of overall price inflation.