Economy

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There's a shocking disparity between how high-income and low-income earners feel about the economy

There's a shocking disparity between how high-income and...

New JPMorgan data shows how Americans in different income brackets perceive the...

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Tariffs are pushing prices higher and consumers are feeling the hit, Fed's Beige Book shows

Tariffs are pushing prices higher and consumers are feeling...

Companies are caught between absorbing the costs or passing them onto customers,...

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CEOs of Wells Fargo and Pfizer caution the U.S. could lose its edge to China without innovation

CEOs of Wells Fargo and Pfizer caution the U.S. could lose...

Speaking at CNBC's Invest in America Forum, the CEOs said the U.S. still leads in...

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Swiss government slashes growth outlook as Trump tariffs put 'heavy burden' on economy

Swiss government slashes growth outlook as Trump tariffs...

The risks are mounting for the Swiss economy as the country’s goods face one of...

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Tariff costs to companies this year to hit $1.2 trillion, with consumers taking most of the hit, S&P says

Tariff costs to companies this year to hit $1.2 trillion,...

The firm said its estimate of additional expenses for companies is probably conservative....

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U.S. budget deficit edged lower in 2025 as tariffs, debt payments both saw new records

U.S. budget deficit edged lower in 2025 as tariffs, debt...

The federal government managed to escape with a $1.78 trillion shortfall, some $41...

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Rare earths make gains amid battle to beat China’s dominance

Rare earths make gains amid battle to beat China’s dominance

Shares of U.S.-listed companies related to the rare earth supply chain climbed on...

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This week's critical inflation report comes with a variety of doubts about the data

This week's critical inflation report comes with a variety...

The September CPI report will command full attention from financial markets, even...

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India to cut Russian oil purchases, U.S. to slash tariffs as they near trade deal: Indian media report

India to cut Russian oil purchases, U.S. to slash tariffs...

The India-U.S. trade talks collapsed earlier this year with New Delhi not agreeing...

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Here's where the economy is starting to show 'K-shaped' bifurcation

Here's where the economy is starting to show 'K-shaped'...

Americans are increasingly diverging in their spending, with wealthier shoppers...

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Everyone is waiting for Friday's big inflation report. Here's what to expect

Everyone is waiting for Friday's big inflation report....

The Friday release of September's consumer price index report is pretty much the...

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Inflation rate hit 3.0% in September, lower than expected, long-awaited CPI report shows

Inflation rate hit 3.0% in September, lower than expected,...

The annual inflation rate as measured by the CPI was expected to be 3.1% in September,...

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'Battered and bruised but still standing': WTO chief on global trade after tariffs

'Battered and bruised but still standing': WTO chief on...

The global trade system has remained resilient despite the U.S.' introduction of...

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Private sector created nearly 15,000 jobs a week over the past month, preliminary ADP data shows

Private sector created nearly 15,000 jobs a week over the...

Private sector employers added an average 14,250 jobs per week over the past four...

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Here are the five key takeaways from Friday's consumer price index report

Here are the five key takeaways from Friday's consumer...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released its much-anticipated inflation...