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Retail

Gen Z dreams of a ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ in a dollar store American economy

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November 4, 2025
A woman with red, curly hair stands outside and types her credit card information into her phone.
Banking

Both subprime and super prime loans are on the rise, signs of a K-shaped economy that is a ‘prescription for real trouble’

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November 3, 2025
It’s getting harder to separate the stock market from the economy. That means the Fed and Congress have more incentive to help Wall Street
Economy

It’s getting harder to separate the stock market from the economy. That means the Fed and Congress have more incentive to help Wall Street

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November 2, 2025
More than half of Gen Z says they only use cash as ‘a last resort’ and doing so is ‘cringe,’ survey shows
Banking

More than half of Gen Z says they only use cash as ‘a last resort’ and doing so is ‘cringe,’ survey shows

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November 1, 2025
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.
Economy

Jerome Powell says the AI hiring apocalypse is real: ‘Job creation is pretty close to zero’

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October 30, 2025
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shop for new sleeveless sacred garments.
Arts & Entertainment

Mormon women are lining up to purchase new $5 ‘sacred’ garments that symbolize a turning point for the church

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Deepa Bharath, Holly Meyer and The Associated Press
October 29, 2025
Candy inflation has spooked so many consumers almost 80% say they’re forced to scale back how much to buy for Halloween
Economy

Candy inflation has spooked so many consumers almost 80% say they’re forced to scale back how much to buy for Halloween

By Jeena Sharma and Retail Brew
October 27, 2025
Scott Galloway speaks in a TV interview
Success

Scott Galloway says don’t aspire to be a billionaire, because ‘it’s not going to get you anything.’ Here’s what to do with money instead of hoarding it

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October 20, 2025
President Donald Trump looks on during a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House on October 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Economy

S&P analysis of 9,000 companies worldwide finds the real cost of tariffs and other corporate costs: $1.2 trillion

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October 18, 2025
Logo of Swiss food giant Nestle on the facade of its headquarters ahead of the company's third-quarter results announcement, in Vevey, western Switzerland, on October 14, 2025.
C-Suite

Nestlé is laying off over 16,000 employees under its new CEO—and says a key motivator is ‘automation’

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October 16, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House on October 06, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Economy

Trump’s tariff-revenue checks could create a ‘weird feedback loop’ that encourages more price hikes, analyst says

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October 12, 2025
Shonda Rhimes and Warren Buffett
Success

Multimillionaire Shonda Rhimes built a billion-dollar TV empire but still hunts for discounts and clips coupons like Warren Buffett

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October 10, 2025
Holiday shopping will look different this year, Adobe predicts: AI-assisted purchasing will jump a staggering 520%
North America

Holiday shopping will look different this year, Adobe predicts: AI-assisted purchasing will jump a staggering 520%

By Alex Vuocolo and Retail Brew
October 7, 2025
Young people taking food pictures with mobile smartphone to share on social media
Travel & Leisure

Gen Z has a different attitude about dining from baby boomers and millennials—and it shows in smaller tickets at chain restaurants

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October 6, 2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell arrives to speak during a news conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the Federal Reserve on September 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Economy

Yet another recession indicator is flashing as consumer confidence declines sharply in September

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October 1, 2025

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