Everyday Economics: Retail sales and housing suggest a resilient consumer
This week, the focus shifts to the consumer, with March retail sales and the National Association of Realtors’ pending home sales report.
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Trump admin seeks health-care price transparency
Taxpayer advocates are applauding the Trump administration over its efforts calling for medical price transparency in federal employee health-care plans while health-care industry leaders...
US-Asia Fair Market Alliance launches, urges probe into digital trade practices in Asia
(The Center Square ) – A new policy coalition launched this week, calling on federal officials to investigate what it says is discriminatory treatment...
Iran reverses course, closes Strait of Hormuz
Less than 24 hours after Iran and President Donald Trump touted the Strait of Hormuz open, the Islamic Republic has reportedly reversed course, closing...
Analysis: Homelessness predicted to rise despite policy efforts
Homelessness is predicted to rise, while policies predicted to lower the homeless numbers only address part of the cause, according to analysts.
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