How higher interest rates will affect Americans’ finances
WASHINGTON — Americans who have long enjoyed the benefits of historically low interest rates will have to adapt to a very different environment as the…
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Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort Wednesday to tame the worst inflation since the early 1980s, raising its benchmark short-term interest…
EXPLAINER: What would a Russian bond default mean?
Ratings agencies say Russia is on the verge of defaulting on government bonds following its invasion of Ukraine, with billions of dollars owed to foreigners….
US retail spending slows as inflation starts to bite
NEW YORK (AP) — After beginning the year in a buying mood, Americans slowed their spending in February on gadgets, home furnishings and other discretionary…
How home improvement funds upgrade your new house to a home
If you’re preparing to buy a home, you’ve probably been saving up for the down payment and other closing costs. But if that nest egg…
Lands’ End: Fiscal Q4 earnings snapshot
DODGEVILLE, Wis. — Lands’ End Inc. today reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $7.1 million. On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit…
Russia’s onslaught continues amid optimism over talks
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces destroyed a theater in Mariupol where hundreds of people were sheltering Wednesday and rained fire on other cities, Ukrainian authorities…
Construction underway on Dubuque’s 1st gated community
Construction is underway on Dubuque’s first gated community. Building permits for the first six homes in Estates of Dubuque, a home cooperative for older residents,…
Board chairman removed from post after heading shareholders group calling for HTLF to make leadership change
A longtime executive at one of Dubuque’s largest employers was removed as executive operating chairman of the company’s board Tuesday night after he and a…
Intel unveils $88 billion chipmaking expansion plan for Europe
LONDON — U.S. chipmaker Intel unveiled plans today to invest up to $88 billion across Europe as part of an ambitious expansion aimed at evening…