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Job Openings Drop to 2021 Levels as Hiring Slows

Job Openings Drop to 2021 Levels as Hiring Slows
Job Openings Drop to 2021 Levels as Hiring Slows
December 05, 2023  |  Economy

New data from the U.S. Labor Department shows job openings at their lowest level in more than two years. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Deflation Trend Could Pull Inflation Back to 2%
Deflation Trend Could Pull Inflation Back to 2%
December 03, 2023  |  Economy

Deflation has made its presence known, and could help bring inflation down to 2%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
December 02, 2023  |  Retail

As the festive season sleighs in and inflation plays Scrooge, one can’t help but wonder: Are folks still decorating their homes with real Christmas trees? ...

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Big Lots Focuses on ‘Extreme’ Bargains as Food Sales Dip
Big Lots Focuses on ‘Extreme’ Bargains as Food Sales Dip
November 30, 2023  |  Earnings

Big Lots says its quarterly earnings show the impact of a cautious consumer.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Inflation Data Shows Traveling and Food Prices Rising
Inflation Data Shows Traveling and Food Prices Rising
November 30, 2023  |  Economy

The latest data on personal spending matched expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Decreased Consumer Savings Mean Holiday Spending Cutbacks
Decreased Consumer Savings Mean Holiday Spending Cutbacks
November 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Despite positive Black Friday numbers, where consumers stretched their budgets to do some shopping, data suggests that the rest of the holiday shopping season may be...

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Family Dollar Sales Challenged Amid ‘Notable’ Spending Pullback
Family Dollar Sales Challenged Amid ‘Notable’ Spending Pullback
November 29, 2023  |  Earnings

Family Dollar’s parent company is evaluating the chain following a decline in spending among lower-income shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Q3 GDP Is Strong but Real Disposable Income Lags Spending Growth
Q3 GDP Is Strong but Real Disposable Income Lags Spending Growth
November 29, 2023  |  Economy

The latest report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, released on Wednesday (Nov. 29), noted the U.S. economy grew 5.2% annualized, as measured in the...

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