America In Focus: affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate, mortgage rate reaches nearly 7%

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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