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Trump says it’s ‘highly unlikely’ he will fire Fed Chair after broaching idea with GOP reps
President Donald Trump said Wednesday it was ‘highly unlikely’ he would fire Jerome Powell as…
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Inflation picks up again in June as tariffs slowly work their way through U.S. economy
Consumer prices rose in June as President Donald Trump’s tariffs began to slowly work their…
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Jerome Powell asks inspector general to review Fed’s $2.5B renovation project
The Federal Reserve has brought in its inspector general to review a building expansion that…
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Some Walmart garment orders from Bangladesh on hold due to U.S. tariff threat
LONDON/NEW YORK, July 11 (Reuters) – Suppliers to Walmart WMT.N have delayed or put on…
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Trump’s tariffs on Brazil could make your coffee even more expensive
President Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on Brazilian imports is bad news for coffee drinkers.…
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Italian chocolate giant Ferrero to buy Kellogg’s Froot Loops maker
What’s “Froot Loops” in Italian? The European confectionary company Ferrero has agreed to buy WK…
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Amazon extends Prime Day discounts to 4 days as retailers weigh tariffs and price increases
Amazon is extending its annual Prime Day sales and offering new membership perks to Gen…
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Waymo offers teen accounts for driverless rides
Waymo announced Tuesday that it is offering accounts for teens ages 14 to 17, starting…
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Is a Chinese chain’s blood orange cold brew the future of coffee in America?
Chinese chain Luckin Coffee opened its first two U.S. locations this week, betting that mobile-only…
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Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty
In a year when the U.S. consumer has been weighed down by economic uncertainty, geopolitical…