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America In Focus: money pressures climb as mortgage rate tops 7%, bond yields rise

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Rising mortgage rates and inflation are increasing financial pressure on American households and businesses.

The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses. Here’s a snapshot of prominent economic...

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