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PublishedJuly 28, 2022
U.S. economy shrank 0.9% last quarter, its 2nd straight drop
The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace and raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2022
Fed unleashes another big interest rate hike in bid to curb inflation
The Federal Reserve’s move will raise its key rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 2.25% to 2.5%, its highest level since 2018.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2022
Gas prices decline, but experts unsure if the trend will continue
The average price of regular gasoline in Maine is down 32 cents a gallon from its June peak, with York County reporting the lowest countywide average.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2022
U.S. inflation reached a new 40-year high in June of 9.1%
Surging prices for gas, food and rent catapulted U.S. inflation to a new four-decade peak in June, further pressuring households and likely sealing the case for another large interest rate hike.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2022
U.S. inflation surged again in June, raising risks for economy
Lower-income and Black and Hispanic Americans have been hit especially hard.
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PublishedJune 15, 2022
Fed attacks inflation with its largest interest rate hike since 1994
The move the Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday will increase its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%.
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PublishedJune 10, 2022
As gas prices pass $5 a gallon, Maine lawmakers seek probe into price gouging
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Maine was $5.06 on Friday, with Franklin County reporting the highest countywide average at $5.16.
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PublishedJune 8, 2022
Shrinkflation: Smaller package sizes hide price increases
Manufacturers hope consumers won't notice they are getting less product.
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PublishedJune 6, 2022
Average gas price in Maine nears $5 a gallon
'I want them to install crying towels here,' said one gas station customer, with per-gallon prices up nearly $2 from a year ago and likely to continue climbing.
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PublishedMay 29, 2022
No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season
Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state's most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.
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