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NFIB Survey: small businesses are raising prices and intend to raise them further in the future

In April, reports of both actual and planned price increases rose. The net percent of owners raising average selling prices rose 5 points from March to a net 30% (seasonally adjusted), well above its historical average of net 13%. Looking forward to the next three months, a net 27% (seasonally adjusted) plan to increase prices, up 3 points from March.

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u/Educational_Net4000 — 9 days ago
▲ 577 r/PoliticalMeme+1 crossposts

A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds that 77% – including a majority of Republicans – say that Trump’s policies have increased the cost of living in their own community.

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u/Educational_Net4000 — 10 days ago
▲ 26 r/inflation

Nintendo Switch 2 price hike to $499 (+$50) in September

Nintendo is increasing the price of Switch 2 hardware in key markets such as Japan, the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Less than a year after the Switch 2 debuted in June 2025, the company said it has been forced to revise the price of hardware and others services including Nintendo Switch Online in response to "various changes in market conditions."

The news comes a few months after Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said an ongoing memory shortage related to rampant investment in AI data centres could "put pressure on profitability."

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u/Educational_Net4000 — 14 days ago
▲ 656 r/inflation

US trade court rules against Trump's 10% global tariffs

NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. trade court on ​Thursday ruled against President Donald Trump's ‌latest 10% global tariffs, finding across-the-board tariffs were not justified under a 1970s trade law.

The U.S. ​Court of International Trade ruled in ​favor of small businesses that challenged the ⁠tariffs, which took effect on February ​24. The ruling was 2-1, with one ​judge saying it was premature to grant victory to the small business plaintiffs.

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u/Educational_Net4000 — 14 days ago
▲ 1 r/soccercard

In a landmark agreement expanding their already successful wide-ranging commercial relationship, FIFA and Fanatics have signed a long-term, exclusive collectibles licensing deal that features trading cards, stickers, and trading card games. The agreement, which will begin in full in 2031, covers both physical and digital collectibles.

u/Educational_Net4000 — 15 days ago
▲ 37 r/inflation

Maersk has warned that the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be increasingly felt in global trade in the coming months, with the world’s second-largest container shipping line concerned about a potential collapse in consumer demand.

The Danish group said its costs had increased by $500mn per month because of disruption in the strait but that so far it had been able to pass these on to customers through higher freight rates.

u/Educational_Net4000 — 15 days ago
▲ 405 r/inflation

More Than Eight in Ten Feeling Pain at the Pump… Many Blame the President

More than eight in ten Americans say they feel either a major (33%) or minor strain (48%) on their household budget due to the current price of gas. About one in five (19%) report they feel no strain at all.

Who do Americans blame for the increase in gas prices? 63% of residents nationally place a great deal or good amount of blame on President Trump. This includes 89% of Democrats, 32% of Republicans, and 63% of independents. 37% place little or no blame for the increased price of gas on the president.

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u/Educational_Net4000 — 16 days ago