FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 29, 2025
The Fast Break news podcast touches on U.S. consumer confidence hitting a six-month low. as worries about job availability weigh on America.
Tag: Food Banks
The Toll of Rising Inflation and Gas Prices for Consumers
The one-two punch of soaring inflation and record-breaking gasoline prices is likely to have an increasingly painful impact on consumers. In fact, the Labor Department reported Thursday that the Consumer Price Index, or CPI — …
Food Banks Facing Uncommon Burden Ahead of Holidays
U.S. food banks are facing two major struggles at the moment: increased demand from consumers sidelined by the pandemic and surging food prices amid supply chain issues. Many people found themselves facing food insecurity during …