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The Economy, Summer Plans, and The Polls
Taking a vacation rests on assessments of the economic situation among other things, and uncertainty appears to be dampening ...
'Our economy is likely going to suffer': Trump officially hikes tariffs on aluminum, steel to 50%
President Trump has officially hiked tariffs on aluminum and steel to 50% – despite growing warnings that his aggressive ...
Wall Street drifts following some discouraging updates on the economy
Shares advanced Wednesday in Europe and Asia after U.S. stocks drifted closer to their records. Germany's DAX climbed 0.8% to ...
Slowing Australia Economy Vulnerable as World Growth Stalls
Australia’s economy slowed sharply in the first quarter, leaving it vulnerable to emerging weakness in global growth.
Consumers Are Financing Their Groceries. What Does It Say About the Economy?
Increased use of “buy now, pay later” loans may signal shifting consumer habits, but could also be a troubling sign of ...
Economy, politics, fresh competitors pose challenges to Argentine businesses
Companies in Argentina are set to face challenges related to politics, the economy and a surge of competitors over the next ...
Spar Sees Muted Store Growth as South African Economy Stalls
Spar Group Ltd. expects muted store growth in the next year as South Africa’s second-largest grocer by revenue seeks to focus ...
U.S. economy stalled in May, Fed survey finds
The U.S. economy slowed to a crawl in May, with consumers pulling back on spending and businesses delaying hiring, according ...
South African economy barely grows in first quarter
South Africa's economy grew 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025 in seasonally-adjusted quarter-on-quarter terms, statistics ...