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The Dow drops 300 points as investors get jittery about inflation

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the other major U.S. stock market indexes got cold feet Tuesday ahead of inflation data due on Wednesday. It’s expected that the Consumer Price Index will show that inflation increased to an annual rate of 3.4%, up from 3.2% in February. That’s making investors jittery, as they’ve…

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U.S. small business optimism hit its lowest level in 12 years

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Small businesses in the U.S. are feeling less optimistic as they continue to deal with a slowdown in sales and inflationary pressures, the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) found.

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It's not just you: Seasonal allergies are worse now

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If you’ve been feeling especially stuffy and sneezy lately due to your pollen allergies, you’re not alone. Pollen seasons have been growing longer over the years in many parts of the world, the U.S. included. And while there may be several factors behind this trend, climate change is one of the largest culprits.…

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