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Bird flu outbreak affects over 24 states, poultry prices rise
The U.S. is expected to consume over 17 million tons of chicken meat this year, but with a highly infectious virus, staff shortages and supply chain issues, the increased price for poultry is expected to put a dent in consumer’s wallets.
Bird flu outbreak affects over 24 states, poultry prices rise
Poultry farmers across the country are on edge as the highly pathogenic avian influenza is on the rise in the U.S., with more than 24 states impacted since the start of 2022.
Expect a 'shallow recession' next year: Thomas Hayes
Great Hill Capital chairman Thomas Hayes and Carnivore Trading founder Dutch Masters react to market volatility after Fed minutes on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Market expert nails energy pick as stock skyrockets
Mainstay Capital Management CEO David Kudla discusses which ETFs he is buying on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Stocks close lower as Fed minutes signal half-point rate hike 'appropriate' at future meetings
U.S. stocks ended the trading session in the red on Wednesday after investors digested the minutes from the Federal Reserve's March meeting, in which policymakers signaled that surging inflation and an incredibly tight labor market could warrant a half-point interest rate hike at future meetings.
Larry Kudlow: Here's where the rubber meets the road
'Kudlow' host Larry Kudlow discusses Amazon employees seeking to unionize and the Federal Reserve's response to inflation.
Fed signals half-point interest rate hike 'appropriate' at future meetings
Most Federal Reserve officials agreed last month that surging inflation and a tight labor market could warrant a half-point interest rate hike as policymakers look to combat soaring prices.
Yellen warns of 'enormous' economic repercussions from Ukraine invasion
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday warned of major consequences for the global economy as a result of the Russian-Ukraine war, including severe disruptions to the global flow of food and energy.
Former Fed official warns central bank walking ‘very thin’ line, predicts when US will face recession
Former Kansas City Fed President Thomas Hoenig forecasted when a recession in the U.S. could happen amid the central bank's expected aggressive tightening measures.
Fed walking 'very thin' line: Hoenig
Former Kansas City Fed President Thomas Hoenig warns it is reasonable to expect a recession in the U.S. as the Federal Reserve is expected to take aggressive tightening action.
Biden's policies will exacerbate inflation: Andy Puzder
Former CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder argues the U.S. is 'in for a tough time' as inflation threatens an economic slowdown.
Former Fed official on when the US could face a recession
Former Kansas City Fed President Thomas Hoenig argues a recession in the U.S. could potentially happen 'sooner than next year' amid the central bank's tightening measures.
Energy exec blasts Rep. Khanna for 'irony' on oil stance
American Petroleum Institute CEO Mike Sommers argues Democratic politicians are continuing to 'browbeat' U.S. oil companies.
Bojangles gas giveaway aims to help ease pain of soaring prices
Bojangles is filling customers' "tummies and tanks" with a $1 million gas giveaway campaign.
Bojangles gives away $1M in gas cards with every family meal purchase
Bojangles CEO Jose Armario and Chief Brand Officer Jackie Woodward says the company wants to help Americans keep 'tummies and tanks' full during tough times.
Oil execs to testify before House lawmakers about rising gas prices
American Petroleum Institute CEO Mike Sommers argues the U.S. is dealing with a supply and price 'crisis' because of the policies that were put in place by the Biden administration at the beginning of their term.