44 h. ago Exploring how negative electricity prices influence consumer behavior

In some cases, and for limited periods, energy suppliers can generate more energy than is needed, which can lead to so-called negative prices. This is typically observed in wind and solar energy, for instance, during particularly windy days or at hours when the sun shines stronger.

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3 d. ago Cotton moves to loosen egg rules in bid to boost supply, ease affordability crunch

The Lowering Egg Prices Act would require FDA and USDA to rewrite egg-handling rules, potentially increasing egg supply and reducing consumer prices.

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3 d. ago Cotton moves to loosen rules to boost supply of household staple, ease affordability crunch

The Lowering Egg Prices Act would require FDA and USDA to rewrite egg-handling rules, potentially increasing egg supply and reducing consumer prices.

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9 d. ago Trump Wants to Trade Fuel Economy for Cheaper Cars. But It Might Not Work

By rolling back auto industry fuel efficiency goals, US president Donald Trump hopes to make new cars cheaper. But prices won’t drop for years, and consumers will spend more on gas in the meantime.

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1 week ago Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney: AI Gold Rush Is Causing RAM Prices to Skyrocket for Consumers

The massive growth in AI data centers is causing the price of RAM to skyrocket, a significant issues for consumers wanting powerful computers for everything from video editing and programming to high-end gaming. According to Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, this problem is here to stay for several years. The post Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney: AI Gold Rush Is Causing RAM Prices to Skyrocket for Consumers appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago As Prices Pinch, Bessent Looks for Ways to Mollify Wary Consumers

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has offered a variety of creative justifications for President Trump’s import duties.

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3 w. ago Who has the best grocery prices and quality in Greater Boston? New ratings are in.

ALDI tops the list for low prices, while Roche Bros leads on quality in latest Consumers’ Checkbook findings. The post Who has the best grocery prices and quality in Greater Boston? New ratings are in. appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago U.S. trade deficit dropped nearly 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports

U.S. trade deficit dropped nearly 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports  PBS

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3 w. ago Imports drop and trade deficit narrows as Trump tariffs take root

Imports drop and trade deficit narrows as Trump tariffs take root  Washington Times

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4 w. ago Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit in a push to lower prices

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit in a push to lower prices  NPR

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4 w. ago Trump drops tariffs on range of food imports in push to lower grocery prices

Trump drops tariffs on range of food imports in push to lower grocery prices  NBC Los Angeles

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4 w. ago Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure rises over consumer prices

Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure rises over consumer prices  PBS

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