Tag: Iran
Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a...
NEW YORK (AP) – Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent most of their money at the gas pump.
A spike...
R.I., Mass. gas prices dip as oil markets remain volatile
PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island dropped 4 cents to $3.94 per gallon, AAA Northeast said Monday.
That price...
R.I., Mass. gas prices stable as markets brace for U.S. blockade...
PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island dropped 1 cent to $3.98 per gallon, AAA Northeast said Monday.
That price...
U.S. economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says
WASHINGTON (AP) – The American economy, slowed by last fall's 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace from October through December,...
R.I., Mass. gas prices keep rising, but still well below national...
PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island climbed 17 cents to $3.99 per gallon, AAA Northeast said Monday.
That price...
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February
NEW YORK (AP) – Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year...
R.I., Mass. gas prices rise as war in Iran enters 5th...
PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island climbed 6 cents to $3.82 per gallon as the war...
Mortage rate climbs to highest level in more than 6 months
MCLEAN, Va. (AP) – The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than six months, driving up...
R.I., Mass. gas prices surge while oil prices dip on Trump’s...
PROVIDENCE – Gasoline prices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts continue to surge as the war with Iran enters its fourth week.
The average weekly price of...
Federal Reserve keeps rates steady, projects 1 rate cut this year
WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on economic growth, but they still...



















