Walmart Sees Sales ‘Momentum’ Despite Tariffs

After mixed reports from retail rivals, Walmart reported better-than-expected quarterly results and raised its sales forecast for the year.

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Oil and Gas Prices Are Falling, a Boon for Drivers, and Trump

Plentiful supply and weak demand has helped bring down fuel prices, which President Trump has often cited as a measure of his success.

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One Way Gen Z Finds Stress Relief? Overspending on Treats.

Any excuse is good enough for young adults to treat themselves, whether it’s failing an exam, getting a “job well done” from a boss or simply washing the dishes.

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There’s Money to Be Made From ‘MAHA.’ Food Companies Want In.

Processed-food giants and produce growers are tweaking products and ads to reach the Make America Healthy Again movement. But the strategy carries risks.

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Trump Tariffs Spur Layoffs and Price Increases as Companies Face Tough Choices

Businesses that had been in a holding pattern during President Trump’s evolving trade war are starting to plan ahead with more conviction.

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Trump’s Tariffs Could Raise Prices on Many Consumer Goods

The tariffs are driving up prices on everyday goods as businesses warn they can no longer absorb costs, leaving consumers to foot the bill.

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Disney, McDonald’s and the State of the U.S. Economy

The effects of President Trump’s trade war on households are expected to be a big focus in earnings calls held by major consumer-facing companies.

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China Is a Nation of Savers. Many Are Drowning in Debt.

As Beijing pushes consumer lending to stimulate the economy, millions of Chinese borrowers, especially the young, are falling into debt spirals.

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Key Inflation Measure Rose in June, Adding to Pressure on Fed

The price index was the latest indication that President Trump’s tariffs are beginning to show up in consumer prices.

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How a Chinese Brand Reshaped Hong Kong’s Food Delivery Scene

Meituan, the Chinese food delivery giant, tested its global expansion in Hong Kong, where its Keeta service displaced a rival before moving to other markets.

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