Labor Department to overhaul CPI measurements
The Labor Department will revise how it calculates the Consumer Price Index affecting inflation readings and Social Security adjustments. The changes, taking effect with January's report, could shave about 0.1 percentage point from the annual rate by reweighting costs for food at home shelter and prescription drugs.
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Evans Economics
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Virginia Leads Maryland in Economic Recovery, Says Analyst
Virginia's employment rose 3.2 percent while Maryland gained 0.7 percent as defense and tech firms cluster near the Pentagon and Route 66 corridor. Experts credit residential construction rebound and higher consumer spending with Virginia's stronger gains, while Maryland seeks faster transportation links into D.C. and broader growth strategies.
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Grain futures and livestock auction prices in Chicago
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade show Dec Mar May Jul wheat contracts and soybeans with varied highs and lows, while Thursday sales and open interest climb across grains. The report also lists detailed live cattle, hog, and calf quotations from Westminster Livestock Auction, including prices for butchers, dairy replacements, veal calves, stock cattle, and sheep across multiple weight ranges.
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Shaw's Automotive Services Opens in Frederick
Mark and Melissa Shaw open Shaw's Automotive Services at 3096 Hillmark Court off Reich's Ford Road offering general auto repairs and tire work. ASE Master Technician Shaw brings ten years of dealership experience. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Call 694-6842.
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Shaw’s Automotive
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Reich’s
Ford Road
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Shaw
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