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What’s included in the Consumer Price Index and what isn’t?
WEBNov 22, 2021 · The PCE includes all goods and services that Americans buy and pay for. In contrast to the CPI, the PCE takes into account spending from governments and employers. The Federal Reserve uses the PCE ...
How are companies like GoodRx able to provide drug discounts?
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · Ramachandran of Yale said along with companies like GoodRx, you can also look into manufacturer copay cards, which lower the price of brand-name drugs, and patient assistant programs, which ...
Why beef prices have stayed so high - Marketplace
WEBJan 10, 2024 · In the meantime, Zumstein said the high prices have been great for ranchers and so far, the beef eaters of America seem undaunted. “Beef consumers are pretty hardcore consumers,” said Bill ...
How has the Fed's bond buying helped the economy? - Marketplace
WEBAug 19, 2021 · The Fed has been pumping water down that slide to keep it going, buying at least $120 billion a month in bonds. “They’re flooding the economy with money and, because of that, it will be easier ...
The economy under Trump from unemployment to income in …
WEBSep 24, 2020 · The economic impact was mitigated early on by the $3.4 trillion CARES Act —which provided federal stimulus payments, small- and big-business grants and loans, and generous unemployment benefits ...
Real estate industry braces for commissions overhaul
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WEBMarketplace. Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, our flagship program is all about providing context on the economic news of the day. Through stories, conversations and newsworthy numbers, we help listeners ...
Here is how much more everything costs since the pandemic began
WEB2019 price. $2.63. 2023 price. $3.99. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. A gallon of gas in September cost about 52% more than the same period in 2019. During the pandemic, gas prices had ...
Who does the U.S. owe $31.4 trillion? - Marketplace
WEBMay 26, 2023 · In total, other territories hold about $7.4 trillion in U.S. debt. Japan owns the most at $1.1 trillion, followed by China, with $859 billion, and the United Kingdom at $668 billion.