U.S. consumer confidence was held back by rising worries about inflation and lingering concerns about the coronavirus.
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Jim Fossel: This year in particular, we have a lot to be thankful for
Yes, it’s getting colder and darker – but consider all that we’ve weathered over the last 12 months.
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The View From Here: It’s not safe to ignore crypto
A virtual currency crash could have real-world implications.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Insight: Help needed for the struggling class
The federal poverty line does not capture the economic hardship that half of Americans face.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Get our state back to work by getting fully vaccinated
Controlling COVID and fully reopening schools and shopping and entertainment venues will take the pressure off struggling families.
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U.S. consumer prices soared 6.2% in past year, most since 1990
Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.2% in October compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, gas and housing left Americans grappling with the highest inflation rate since 1990.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden’s bet that economy would boost Democrats falls flat
Americans have turned pessimistic about the nation’s financial condition as inflation has persisted.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Global causes, local impacts with supply chain woes
Mainers are seeing higher prices and few choices due to the worldwide disruptions caused by COVID.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills earns praise, criticism for pandemic response as re-election campaign looms
In an exclusive Blaine House interview, the governor talks about her decisions on COVID-19, vetoes she’s issued and other topics as Maine gears up for 2022 gubernatorial race.
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Jim Fossel: Jump in prices should worry Democrats on path to midterms
If inflation is a problem in 2022, voters will have reason to blame the majority party, both in Augusta and in Washington.