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19d ago

The Fed's favorite inflation indicator hit 2.8% in September

Personal spending appears to have stalled in September, another economic warning sign for the Fed to consider as it weighs whether to cut interest rates.
Image: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Testifies During Senate Hearing On Capitol Hill
Image: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Testifies During Senate Hearing On Capitol Hill

Surprise tariffs are hitting shoppers this holiday season

$400 of skincare products, $650 in fees: The end of the "de minimis" exemption means low-value shipments from abroad could now face big delivery bills.
UPS delivery.
UPS delivery.
21d ago

Trump says he will roll back fuel efficiency standards for vehicles

The president blamed the existing rules for a surge in new vehicle prices, but experts say they expect little impact in the near term.
Ford car dealership birds-eye view.
Ford car dealership birds-eye view.

Mapping where Christmas trees are grown across the U.S.

There are more than 300 million Christmas trees growing on approximately 15,000 farms in the U.S, according to an industry trade group.

Ritz Crackers sandwiches recalled in 8 states due to undeclared life-threatening allergen

Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches sold in eight states have been recalled due to incorrect labeling that could affect anyone with a peanut allergy.
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Over 250,000 cases of shredded cheese recalled over possible metal fragments

The bags of shredded cheese were sold as store-owned brands from Target, Aldi, Walmart, and H-E-B grocery stores, according to an FDA report.
shredded cheese
shredded cheese

Cyber Monday spending to hit $14.2 billion, Adobe forecasts, as AI fuels momentum

Americans are expected to spend 6.3% more online today than they did last year, capping off a banner Thanksgiving shopping weekend.
Woman purchasing clothes on a mobile app
Woman purchasing clothes on a mobile app

Turkey prices hold steady for Thanksgiving, despite bird flu

Rising bird flu cases have made turkeys more expensive for stores, but consumers are being spared the price pinch.
Turkeys in a field.
Turkeys in a field.

Netflix sends off 'Stranger Things' with bike rides and product blitz

Retailers are offering everything from Demogorgon Crunch cereal to Hellfire Club backpacks for what is Netflix’s largest consumer products program to date.
STRANGER THINGS: SEASON 5
STRANGER THINGS: SEASON 5
30d ago

Why shoppers are planning to cut Black Friday weekend spending this year

Consumers of all income levels are feeling the pinch from inflation ahead of the holiday season, a recent survey found.
Shoppers descended on Braintree's South Shore Plaza for Black Friday
Shoppers descended on Braintree's South Shore Plaza for Black Friday
30d ago

Macy's wants cash-strapped shoppers to know they have options this holiday

The department store chain, long synonymous with Christmas, adjusted its inventory to contend with tariffs, according to CEO Tony Spring.
Tony Spring.
Tony Spring.

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