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Can automation be the death knell for minimum wages and human jobs?

by Harini Chakrapani | May 18, 2016 | Economy

By Harini Chakrapani Brent Kirkpatrick taking electronic food orders on the Amazon tablet at Creperie, Macdougal Street, Greenwich Village, New York City. Photo by Harini Chakrapani Brent Kirkpatrick cheers New York’s decision to phase in a $15 minimum wage...

5 things to watch for in the consumer price index report

by Harini Chakrapani | Apr 13, 2016 | Economy

By Harini Chakrapani The Labor Department’s monthly report on consumer price index (CPI), a measure of what Americans pay for everything from meat to medicines will be released Thursday, April 14 at 8.30 a.m. Economists will keep their eyes peeled, because the CPI is...

The ugly truth: Why looking beautiful is getting cheaper than ever

by Harini Chakrapani | Apr 1, 2016 | Economy

By Harini Chakrapani While the rest of the country is experiencing a surge in medical inflation, cosmetic surgery prices are falling. Reports released by The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) indicate nip-and-tucks are not just popular, with...

US core consumer prices keep inflation strong, signal an increase in interest rates

by Harini Chakrapani | Mar 17, 2016 | Economy

By Harini Chakrapani Core consumer prices rose as Americans continued to pay more for rent and medical care in February. The core consumer price index (CPI) which excludes the volatile food and energy components, was up 0.3 percent, holding its gain from January and...

Rent and Medical costs soar; drive core inflation to four year high

by Harini Chakrapani | Feb 28, 2016 | Economy

By Harini Chakrapani February 19,2016 Americans paid more for rent and medical care in January-driving inflation and alleviating worries of a slowing economy. The Consumer Price Index, a measure of prices of everything Americans buy from meat to medicines, was flat in...

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