Steve Hedrick

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A Dr Martens boot inspired by Elton John's famous Pinball Wizard outfit is shown at a promotional event in London, March 20, 2023.
Dr. Martens Warns of Tough Year Ahead
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell participates in a Washington Forum on the Canadian Economy, together with Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Washington.
Fed's Powell: Elevated Inflation Will Likely Delay Rate Cuts This Year
April 17, 2024
A tanker at a Chevron gas station in San Francisco, Oct. 23, 2023.
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