Economy
With food prices continuing to climb, the UN is warning of crippling global shortages
Fears of a global food crisis are growing due to the shock of the war in Ukraine, climate change, and rising inflation.
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Climate to conflict, Davos’ post-COVID return has full plate
The much-ballyhooed World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alpine town of Davos gets underway this week after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Final-hour rally yanks Wall Street from maw of bear market
Rising interest rates, high inflation, the war in Ukraine, and a slowdown in China’s economy are all punishing stocks and raising fears about a possible U.S. recession.
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G7 countries to provide $19.8 billion in aid to Ukraine
The G7 leading economies agreed Friday to provide $19.8 billion in economic aid to Ukraine to ensure its finances do not hinder its ability to defend itself from Russia.
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Pa. grants Chester receiver permission to file for bankruptcy on behalf of city
No decision on pulling the lever is imminent — however, the state granting the receiver the green light to file for bankruptcy makes Chester’s fiscal emergency far more dire.
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What should we do about inflation?
Families are facing higher prices on food, gas, goods and services. It's become the top concern for Americans. So what can be done to rein in inflation?
Air Date: May 17, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29‘We can’t limp anymore’: Delaware County Historical Society is at risk of dissolving
The historical society is struggling to keep the lights on, pay for salaries, and to maintain the building. Time is running out to find a solution.
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Local parents are depending on out-of-state networks to find baby formula
One New Jersey mother, whose son has a rare food allergy, has been relying on formula supplies from other families.
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Good news for refiners, bad for travelers: Diesel and jet fuel costs are skyrocketing
As gas prices in the Philadelphia region continue to climb, jet fuel, diesel, and heating oil charges have skyrocketed.
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4 things to know as cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (and stablecoins) melt down
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are being caught up in the storm impacting all kinds of markets, including stocks.
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A ‘very robust’ 2022 expected as Jersey Shore tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels
Despite inflation and labor challenges, Jersey Shore tourism boosters expect a good year, just not as good as 2021.
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Biden names combatting inflation and rising costs as his top domestic priority
In an address from the White House Tuesday, President Biden contrasted his administration's plans to tackle rising costs with what he called Republicans' "ultra-MAGA" plan.
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Beware, new student loan borrowers: Interest rates are about to jump
Borrowers who need help next year will have to take out a new loan at a new interest rate.
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Stocks dive, a day after their best session in years, as economic fears intensify
The declines come a day after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by the most in over two decades as it embarks on a high-stakes fight to bring down inflation.
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Center City district calls for more businesses in Philadelphia to return to office
The Center City District report claims without a return to office, the downtown economy can’t return to pre-pandemic levels.
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