What if before you lay down thousands for a downpayment or sign a 30-year mortgage in today’s uncertain housing market you had a clearer idea of the flooding, extreme heat Read more
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Here’s how much more U.S. households will pay to heat their homes this winter
Americans face a tough winter, with one government agency warning that most households will see a sharp increase in heating costs this year, as natural-gas prices look to post their Read more
Butter prices hit an all-time high — partly because extreme heat is taking a toll on dairy cows and Hurricane Ian nears a severe Category 5 ranking. Here are the categories explained
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Butter prices hit an all-time high — partly because extreme heat is taking a toll on dairy cows One pound of butter cost Read more
Butter prices are at an all-time high — partly because extreme heat is taking a toll on dairy cows
You may believe it’s butter, but you may not believe the price. Butter prices are at an all-time high. One pound of butter cost $4.70 on average in August, compared Read more
Butter prices are at an all-time high — partly because extreme heat is taking a toll on dairy cows
You may believe it’s butter, but you may not believe the price. Butter prices are at an all-time high. One pound of butter cost $4.70 on average in August, compared Read more
Over 100 million Americans will experience 125 degree heat by 2053
To calculate the number of days properties would be expected to face extreme heat, First Street uses measurements of land surface temperatures, tree canopy cover, impervious surfaces, land cover and Read more
A quarter of the U.S. will be in an extreme heat belt. Is your state tagged?
Last month, just as record-setting heat waves scorched the U.K. and parts of Europe, some 60 million Americans experienced a string of hot and humid days that topped 100 degrees. Prepare Read more
Here’s how the Inflation Reduction Act’s rebates and tax credits for heat pumps and solar can lower your energy bill
It’s not the prettiest, or even most fulfulling, part of upgrading a home. But more energy-efficient heating, cooling, power and water usage can net savings that really adds up for Read more
U.S. wage pressures heat up in second quarter
The numbers: The employment cost index rose 1.3% in the second quarter, down slightly from a 1.4% gain in the January-March quarter, the Labor Department said Friday. Economists polled by Read more
Why you, and your wallet, must get used to heat waves
Of course summer is “hot” at times for much of the U.S. But a steady tick higher in average temperatures over recent decades will push Americans to rethink how to Read more
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