Skittles, Reese's and other popular Halloween candies see price hike
The 10 most popular candy brands have seen an average price increase of 13% since 2021, according to Datasembly.
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The 10 most popular candy brands have seen an average price increase of 13% since 2021, according to Datasembly.
"In the minutes from the Fed's September meeting, they articulated something very clearly. They said they are much more concerned about doing too little on interest rates and inflation rather than too much,"
With inflation forcing many seniors to cut back on food and medicine, annual cost-of-living hike will boost their income.
The most eyepopping increase: an almost 50% jump on a carton of eggs.
So far this year, the centers have served 2,163 guests. Last year in total, the number was 422.
Ron Gresham is struggling to afford the unit where he keeps awards from working with artists like Earth, Wind & Fire and Boys II Men.
The rise in the federal funds rate, which is what banks charge each other for overnight loans, comes as several significant pieces of economic data are released this week.
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Inflation hit 9.1 percent over the year in June, which is the highest it has been since 1981.
While the Federal Reserve is trying to pump the brakes on inflation, Papa Willie's BBQ owner Brian Merel said it's already too late for his business.
We found premium gas in Chicago going for $7.29 a gallon on Thursday. That is a figure higher than the federal hourly minimum wage in a dozen states. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Sharply higher prices for food, energy and other products are draining household budgets across the U.S.
From the gas pumps to the checkout counter, you don't have to look far to see the effects of inflation - it's the highest we've seen in four decades. On Tuesday, the CBS 2 Investigators asked - what are the solutions? CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Inflation is the highest we have seen in four decades, and one does not have to look far for its impacts. The CBS 2 Investigators are asking, what are the solutions?
Inflation is the highest we have seen in four decades, and one does not have to look far for its impacts. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
