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From Campbell’s to Conagra, food industry warns of price hikes

economy_monetary — September 13, 2026, 8:50 AM · Jefferson City News Tribune

From Campbell’s to Conagra, food industry warns of price hikes

Major food companies like Conagra, Campbell's, and McCormick are warning of impending price hikes on their products due to sustained increases in energy, fertilizer costs, tariffs, and potential impacts from the El Niño weather pattern. Executives state that cost-cutting measures are no longer sufficient to offset inflation, forcing them to raise prices to maintain profit margins. This trend will likely put further pressure on consumers and has implications for the broader economy and political landscape.

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Oakland County fights DTE rate hike request, asks residents to submit electric bills as evidence

economy_monetary — September 12, 2026, 3:20 AM · WXYZ Channel 7

Oakland County fights DTE rate hike request, asks residents to submit electric bills as evidence

Oakland County officials are opposing DTE Energy's proposed 10% electric rate increase and are urging residents to submit their electric bills from December 2025 and April 2026 as evidence. The county, along with Macomb County and the Attorney General's office, argues the $474 million hike, which would take effect in March 2027, is excessive given the current economic climate and rising utility costs already faced by businesses and residents. DTE, however, states their bills remain below regional and national averages and plans to pause rate hike requests for two years after this one.

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Food industry warns prices will go up for rest of year

economy_monetary — September 11, 2026, 2:24 PM · Transport Topics

Food industry warns prices will go up for rest of year

Food industry giants like Conagra, Campbell's, and Clorox are signaling upcoming price increases for their products due to persistent inflation, tariffs, and rising input costs. Executives cite elevated energy, fertilizer, and transportation expenses, along with potential El Niño disruptions, as key drivers. While retailers will decide how much of these increases to absorb, consumers are expected to face higher grocery bills for the remainder of the year.

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Interest rates at the intersection of inflation, public finances, and artificial intelligence

economy_monetary — September 11, 2026, 8:54 AM · UBS

Interest rates at the intersection of inflation, public finances, and artificial intelligence

Long-term interest rates are influenced by structural forces such as inflation dynamics, rising government debt, and a changing investor base for government bonds. While China maintains low yields due to its large savings pool, many other nations must offer higher rates to attract capital. The article suggests that artificial intelligence could play a significant role in the sustainability of public finances over time, and advises investors to selectively use high-quality bonds while exploring more attractive opportunities in equities and alternative investments, especially those benefiting from AI and infrastructure development.

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State Street Launches Inflation Drivers Data “Super” Set

economy_monetary — September 11, 2026, 12:38 AM · The Full FX

State Street Launches Inflation Drivers Data “Super” Set

State Street has launched PriceStats Superset, a new global dataset providing daily, item-level pricing data across 27 countries and millions of products. This dataset helps investors, policymakers, and researchers better understand inflation drivers in advance of government data releases, offering a more timely and transparent view of price pressures. It builds on the existing PriceStats service by providing access to underlying item-level data, allowing users to trace inflation dynamics from individual products to headline figures.

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Question of the Day: Does the Average Price Matter Anymore?

economy_monetary — September 10, 2026, 6:39 PM · thetruthaboutcars.com

Question of the Day: Does the Average Price Matter Anymore?

The average transaction price for new vehicles reached $50,089 in August, close to the all-time high of $50,612 in December 2025. Despite rising prices, high interest rates, and low incentives, consumers continue to buy new cars. The article poses the question to readers if the average price still matters, or if they are now solely focused on monthly payments.

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