Economy
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Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
Oct 18, 2024 7:09 am - It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at a robust pace?
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Chocolate is on its way out. Why Halloween is about gummy candy now.
Oct 17, 2024 12:00 pm - High cocoa prices, combined with a growing preference among Millennial and Gen Z consumers for chewy and sour treats, have prompted many confectionery giants to shift strategy this spooky season.
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Swing-state consumers hurt more than most in credit card squeeze
Oct 13, 2024 6:00 am - Household finances all over the U.S. are feeling the pressure of high borrowing costs, and swing-state voters rank among the harder hit. Credit card delinquencies are run...
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U.S. consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices
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Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing
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Bacon hogs the spotlight in election debates, but reasons for its sizzling inflation are complex
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US inflation reaches lowest point since February 2021, though some price pressures remain
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Social Security’s scheduled cost of living increase ‘won’t make a dent’ for some retirees
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Time running out for lawmakers to address public transit fiscal cliffOct 06, 2024 7:00 am - Efficient, accessible, and safe public transportation is essential to a robust Illinois economy. Our public transit systems connect workers to jobs, bring customers to co...
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Employers added 254,000 jobs in September, reflecting strong gains as election nears