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Gas Prices Up & Bird Flu Infects Human | Afternoon Update | 4.5.24

Apr 5, 2024
06:09
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Economic updates include oil price surge, legal settlements, and bird flu in Texas. Financial insights cover property taxes, retirement savings, and billionaires lists mentioning Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
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  • Gas prices expected to reach $100 per barrel by September due to surging oil prices, sparking inflation fears.
  • Americans fall far short of retirement savings goal, emphasizing the need for better financial planning and understanding.

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Economic Concerns Rise Due to Oil Price Spike

The economy added 303,000 jobs, and oil prices surged to $91 a barrel, sparking fears of inflation. Gas prices have increased by 6%, with projections of oil hitting $100 per barrel by September. Analysts like Meredith Whitney predict no 2024 recession and no rate cuts by the Fed, emphasizing strong consumer and government spending driving economic growth.

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