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Inflation cools to 4-year low as food, energy costs ease; but are Houston residents’ pockets still hurting?
Read full article: Inflation cools to 4-year low as food, energy costs ease; but are Houston residents’ pockets still hurting?For years, nationwide inflation has been a thorn in people’s sides, but could there finally be some relief in sight?
Tariffs on Chinese goods raise building costs for Houston construction industry
Read full article: Tariffs on Chinese goods raise building costs for Houston construction industryAs the U.S. government enforces new tariffs as high as 245% on Chinese imports, and China retaliates with tariffs of up to 84%, the ripple effects are already being felt in industries across the country — especially construction.
Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 to begin this week, expected release date remains as scheduled
Read full article: Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 to begin this week, expected release date remains as scheduledNintendo confirmed the price for the Switch 2 will be the same, and so will its release date of June 5, but price adjustments will be made to accessories because of "changes in market conditions."
We asked, you answered! As prices continue to climb, here’s how real people are stretching every dollar
Read full article: We asked, you answered! As prices continue to climb, here’s how real people are stretching every dollarThe cost of produce has been rising over the last several years, so the idea of everyday goods becoming even more expensive can be overwhelming for many families already on a budget or living paycheck to paycheck.
Katy coffee shop owner afraid new tariffs could impact her small businesses
Read full article: Katy coffee shop owner afraid new tariffs could impact her small businessesThe small business owner said for one of her businesses, she imports wax from Spain and most of her medical supplies like gloves, wooden sticks, and gauze pads are imported from China.
EXPLAINER: What are tariffs and how do they work?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: What are tariffs and how do they work?With the conversation surrounding tariffs increase after President Trump recently announced a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries, along with higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States.
Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policy
Read full article: Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policyPresident Donald Trump says his tariff announcements slated for Wednesday will amount to a “Liberation Day” for the United States.