Inflation expectations vary by political affiliation, especially with tariffs in the mix. But fears of inflation can be self-fulfilling.
Home prices continued to rise in December
by Samantha Fields
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Prices are now rising fastest in the Northeast, and slowing in some Sunbelt markets that saw big spikes early in the pandemic.
Home Depot sales beat expectations. What does that tell us about the housing market?
by Meghan McCarty Carino
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It’s the first time the home improvement retailer posted gains in two years. This is partly because homeowners are renovating instead of shopping for a new home.
Why some authors want out of the book blurb business
by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
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A book critic explains how book blurbing works and why it’s become a source of debate in the publishing industry.
Tariffs on Canadian energy could hit power bills in the Northeast U.S.
by Henry Epp
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Utilities and policymakers have worked for years to bring more Canadian power to New England and New York’s energy grid.
Amidst USDA grant freeze, Georgia mushroom farmer faces funding uncertainty
by Sarah Leeson
Courtesy Howard Berk
If federal funding is off the table, Howard Berk, president of Ellijay Mushrooms, says he’ll have to consider putting up more equity or taking on debt.
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