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Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again
Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again
February 16, 2026 at 7:58 am EST By Taegan Goddard 54 Comments
https://politicalwire.com/2026/02/16/companies-are-jacking-up-prices-again/
Wall Street Journal: “After holding the line on prices for several months, companies—big and small—have begun a new round of increases, in some cases by high-single-digit percentage points.”
“Companies had raised prices last year after tariffs hoisted costs. Yet starting in the fall, many firms held off on increases and sometimes offered discounts to capture holiday shoppers.”
“The pricing break is over. Many companies typically raise prices at the start of the new year. Yet increases appeared to be stronger than normal for January for electronics, appliances and other durable goods.”
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