
Back-to-school shoppers return to stores, hunt for deals amid mounting prices
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The back-to-school shopping season has arrived as inflation continues to push up prices and squeeze consumer budgets.
But the mother of two is planning to splurge a little on a back-to-school shopping trip.
"It's the one time of year other than Christmas that I do believe in buying them brand new outfits," said the Victoria, B.C.-based mom of kids aged nine and 11. "Otherwise I typically shop at second-hand stores like Poshmark."
The back-to-school shopping season has arrived as inflation continues to push up prices and squeeze consumer budgets.

Oil prices rise and stocks fall as war with Iran still advances despite Trump’s talk of negotiations
U.S. markets ticked slightly lower and oil prices rose early Tuesday as the war in the Middle East continued a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States had made progress in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. was talking with a “respected” Iranian leader and claimed the Islamic Republic was eager for a deal to end the war. He also extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants, saying it has an additional five days.











