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Biden-era illegal immigration drove up housing costs, Fed economists find

A new Federal Reserve working paper found the record surge in illegal immigration during the Biden administration triggered higher home prices and rents. The findings arrive as immigration remains a polarizing political issue. Republicans argue former President Joe Biden’s border policies strained housing and public resources, while Democrats say immigration…

Oil prices hover near pre-conflict levels as OPEC+ boosts output again

Oil prices hovered near pre-conflict levels Sunday after OPEC+ agreed to increase production again, adding to global crude supplies as exports through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover following months of disruption. The oil-producing alliance said it will raise output targets by 188,000 barrels per day beginning in August,…

Surviving since Lincoln: How six generations beat the small business curse

Bassett’s Ice Cream has survived economic downturns, changing consumer tastes and generations of competition while remaining under family ownership since its founding in 1861. Now led by its sixth generation, the Philadelphia institution is marking another milestone as America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary. FOX Business correspondent Jeff Flock…