Economy

A group of New Hampshire parents sensed trouble and hatched a plan to hold onto their child care.

Money from Biden-era laws was aimed at efforts in every part of New Hampshire: water quality improvements, flood resilience projects, electric school buses, and repairs on hydroelectric dams, among others.

Inflation remained stubbornly high in January, as grocery, gasoline and shelter costs all rose. Egg prices saw their biggest price hike in almost a decade.

Heating oil, propane, gasoline, and natural gas could all jump, if tariffs on Canada move forward.

The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of his policies could fuel more price hikes.

With election season in full gear, polls in New Hampshire show the economy remains the most important issue for voters.

The national average for gas prices on Monday stood around $3.44, according to AAA. That's down about 9 cents from a week ago — marking the largest one-week drop recorded by the motor club so far in 2024.

Inflation had come in uncomfortably high in the first three months of this year, dimming hopes that it would continue to steadily cool, as it had in the second half of last year.

U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs in January — far more than forecasters expected. The sizzling job market is good for workers but could cause the Federal Reserve to postpone a cut in interest rates.

Local welfare administrators say high rental, child care and utility costs in New Hampshire are driving an increase in first-time and elderly clients seeking assistance.