Tag: Ukraine
Sanctions should be used only sparingly
Marking the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration announced another round of sanctions “to further degrade Russia’s economy and diminish...
Inflation slows but stays high enough for Fed to hike again
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and lower food prices providing some relief to households that have...
Shutterfly CEO sees ‘choppy’ times through her economic lens
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – While other technology companies lay off workers and try to cut other costs amid a post-pandemic comedown, Shutterfly CEO Hilary...
Have rising gas prices led you to significantly change your driving...
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline recently reached $5 per gallon for the first time in Rhode Island’s history.
Prices have steadily risen locally...
Final-hour rally yanks Wall Street from maw of bear market
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street rumbled to the edge of a bear market Friday after another drop for stocks briefly sent the S&P...
Providence Country Day School to offer scholarship to Ukrainian refugee
EAST PROVIDENCE – Providence Country Day School has created a scholarship for a student from Ukraine, and the scholarship will cover tuition costs for...
Ocean State Job Lot provides supplies to Ukraine
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Ocean State Job Lot announced March 30 that the discount retailer’s “Relief for Ukraine” program resulted in six tractor trailer loads...
Jewish Alliance of Greater R.I.’s Ukraine support campaign raises $250K
PROVIDENCE – When Russian forces first invaded Ukraine in late February, many members of the local Jewish community, including Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode...
Raimondo says R.I. gubernatorial experience helps her as U.S. commerce secretary
PROVIDENCE – Gina M. Raimondo is no stranger to making big decisions.
But the leap from Rhode Island governor to heading federal economic strategy as...
Collette pledging $200K to support Ukrainian humanitarian efforts
PAWTUCKET – Being in the travel industry, Collette Travel Services Inc. has had a close eye on the unfolding crisis going on in Ukraine...