Today: October 01, 2026
Today: October 01, 2026

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Americans are still spending. Friday’s jobs report will show if that can last

Americans are still spending. Friday’s jobs report will show if that can last

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Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here's what to know if you're one of them

Americans are increasingly using buy now, pay later plans for everyday expenses like groceries and bills

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Investors wary of slowdown in US corporate profit boom

A massive year for corporate profit growth is driving US stock market gains, but investors' hesitancy that the good times will roll on without a hitch is

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Trading Day: Shrugging off a volatile September, markets shuffle into Q4

US stocks gyrated on Wednesday, caught in the tug-of-war of mixed signals.

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US inflation rises below expectations in August, gives the Fed breathing space

US inflation increased less than expected in August and price pressures were more moderate in the prior month than previously reported, likely

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US second-quarter GDP revised higher amid robust consumer spending

The US economy grew at a solid clip in the second quarter, driven by robust consumer spending and business investment related to the buildout of AI infrastructure.

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US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong

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US economy grew 2.2% this spring, more than initially estimated

US economy grew 2.2% this spring, more than initially estimated

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China's Golden Week travel surge masks cautious consumer spending

Chinese travellers are booking longer holidays and venturing further afield for this year's National Day holiday, yet a prolonged

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Shein reports sharp drop in Europe sales after price hikes

Fast-fashion platform Shein reported a sharp drop in sales in Europe in the second quarter after it hiked prices and cut online advertising in anticipation of the European Union

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Jobs report, inflation data to test US rate path, economic strength

Investors will sift through reports on employment and inflation in the coming week to assess chances of a sharper trajectory of interest rate hikes,

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Costco tops estimates as discount gas, bulk deals draw inflation-weary shoppers

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Fed's Barkin says economy may be firming, inflation not limited to energy, tariff shocks

US economic conditions "are, if anything, firming," with continued consumer spending and strength beyond the boom in artificial intelligence keeping

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Robust US retail sales underscore economy's resilience, inflation pressures building

U.S. retail sales rebounded sharply in August as households boosted purchases of a range of goods while also spending more at restaurants and bars,

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Rich nations are handing Nepal a climate crisis bill it can’t afford

Rich nations are handing Nepal a climate crisis bill it can’t afford

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What's open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks and the stock market.

The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers

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Campbell's taps price hikes, cost cuts as results 'remain unacceptable'

Campbell's said on Thursday it has closed plants, cut jobs and planned more price increases on select products as the soup-and-snacks maker seeks to