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U.S. Trade Deal Could Lift UK Economy, but Won’t Transform It
The British government made faster economic growth its No. 1 mission. But efforts to kick-start it have been repeatedly knocked off course…
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Are We Headed for Recession? Economists Look Everywhere for Signs.
Americans are spending less at McDonald’s. Fewer container ships are expected at the Port of Los Angeles. Procter & Gamble is raising…
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The Fed Isn’t Likely to Cut Rates Proactively Despite Economic Concerns. Here’s Why.
Less than a year ago, the Federal Reserve took decisive action to bolster the U.S. economy. With inflation easing and the labor market…
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A Tidal Wave of Change Is Headed for the U.S. Economy
When the Covid pandemic hit, factories in China shut down and global shipping traffic slowed. Within a matter of a few weeks, products…
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Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In
The United States imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported auto parts on Saturday that could sharply raise prices for new and used vehicles…
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Companies Are Raising Prices as Tariffs Hit
More companies are starting to warn that they will have to pass on higher costs to American consumers, raising prices for products like…
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In an Uncertain Economy, McDonald’s Sees Spending Decline
Even value meals aren’t enough to get anxious consumers to spend. Despite efforts to entice customers to its restaurants, McDonald’s saw…
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Starbucks Profit Drops, but Leaders Say Turnaround Is Working
Faster coffee. More baristas. More seating. Despite headwinds from higher coffee prices and tariffs on certain products, Starbucks is…
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How Trump May Unintentionally Cut Carbon Emissions
President Trump has expressed little interest in fighting climate change. One of his key cabinet officials has even sought to evaluate…
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Adidas Warns Sneakers Will Cost More in the U.S. as Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect
The German sportswear company Adidas said on Tuesday that the increase in tariffs would lead to higher prices for its sneakers and…
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As Recession Fears Rise, ‘No Buy’ Takes On New Urgency
With many Americans concerned that President Trump’s tariffs will make most products more expensive and possibly tip the United States…
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How the State of Consumer Search Continues to Evolve Past Search Engines
New research from adMarketplace, the native search advertising provider, takes a deep dive into consumer purchasing decisions and search…
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PepsiCo Adding Healthier Snacks as Its North American Sales Dip
Amid a national debate on highly processed foods and the rise of weight-loss drugs, PepsiCo is responding by offering healthier versions…
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Existing-Home Sales in 2024 Were Slowest in Decades Amid High Mortgage Rates
High interest rates kept U.S. home sales in a deep freeze for much of last year. It could be a while before the market experiences much of…
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Does a Strong Holiday Shopping Season Mean a Better Year Ahead?
The retail industry’s report card for the critical holiday shopping season is in. American shoppers surprised analysts, economists and…
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Trump and Republicans Cannot Stop Electric Vehicles, Experts Say
To a large extent, the electric vehicle market in the United States runs on Democratic policies. There are federal tax credits for car…