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Mideast war presents 'serious risk' for Africa: report

Mideast war presents 'serious risk' for Africa: report

The Middle East war "presents a serious risk to Africa", the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report seen by AFP Saturday. The conflict threatens to increase the cost of living and curtail growth on the continent, the report warned. The Middle East

Inflation permanently changes how Americans grocery shop

More than 8 in 10 Americans changed how they buy groceries last year. They hunted for sales, switched to cheaper brands and stopped buying goods they once considered essential. The trigger, for most people, was straightforward: food costs too much. Fifty-six percent of Americans cited higher overall food prices

Pantry resets become an inflation strategy as food prices keep climbing

A March pantry reset doubles as a real cost-control strategy, with households cutting food waste, using freezers strategically and cooking around price changes. Instead of relying on bigger carts to feel prepared, families make every ingredient count before buying more. With grocery prices still at levels higher than many