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Tariffs Likely to ‘Weigh on Economic Activity’ Fed Chair Says

Tariffs Likely to ‘Weigh on Economic Activity’ Fed Chair Says
Tariffs Likely to ‘Weigh on Economic Activity’ Fed Chair Says
June 24, 2025  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve wants more time to study the impact of tariffs before cutting rates. That’s according to Jerome Powell, the central bank’s chair, testifying...

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Consumers Temper Spending Plans as Confidence Slides in June
Consumers Temper Spending Plans as Confidence Slides in June
June 24, 2025  |  Economy

The most recent inflation data indicate that the impact of tariffs overall has been thus far not been as drastic as some might have feared. But...

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Tariffs Could Tack Extra $2K Onto Car Price Tags
Tariffs Could Tack Extra $2K Onto Car Price Tags
June 19, 2025  |  Retail

American tariff policy is reportedly set to make the cost of buying a car even higher. Auto prices are expected to climb by nearly $2,000...

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Tariffs Force Retailers to Fess Up About Why Things Cost More
Tariffs Force Retailers to Fess Up About Why Things Cost More
June 19, 2025  |  Retail

The biggest retail trend of 2025 might not be the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) or social platforms like TikTok. It might be the impact...

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US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
June 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Traditional 9-to-5 employment, and the bi-weekly paycheck, is no longer sufficient for a significant portion of the U.S. population, leading many to pursue alternative income...

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Private Equity Groups Hold $1 Trillion as Tariffs Hinder Dealmaking
Private Equity Groups Hold $1 Trillion as Tariffs Hinder Dealmaking
June 18, 2025  |  Markets

Private equity (PE) groups are sitting on roughly $1 trillion in unsold assets. That’s capital that, in a normal market climate, would have been given...

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Rent the Runway Plans to Double Inventory to Retain Subscribers
Rent the Runway Plans to Double Inventory to Retain Subscribers
June 17, 2025  |  Subscriptions

Rent the Runway reportedly expects greater selection and cost-effectiveness to help it keep the recent momentum it has gained in growing its base of active subscribers....

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At Home Seeks Bankruptcy Protection From ‘Impact of Tariffs’
At Home Seeks Bankruptcy Protection From ‘Impact of Tariffs’
June 17, 2025  |  Retail

Home décor chain At Home is shuttering dozens of stores as it seeks bankruptcy protection. The retailer, which has more than 200 locations throughout the U.S., announced its Chapter...

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