Purchasing power refers to the amount of goods and services a person or entity can buy with a given amount of money. It ...

Inflation tied to housing costs hurts the purchasing power of Pierce County residents. A recent report on Pierce County’s workforce and economy identified that inflation disproportionately impacts ...

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The de minimis exemption, which allowed overseas orders under $800 to come into the U.S. duty-free, ended Friday. In effect, American consumers will experience less purchasing power for goods produced ...