Germans Are Going Off Beer. That’s Forcing Brewers to Adapt or Go Bust.

More young people are steering clear of alcohol. The deepening cultural shift has spawned an epidemic of brewery closures.

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Shoppers, Tell Us About Customs Duties on Items Bought From Overseas

It’s gift-giving season, and we want to speak to people in the United States who are buying items from other countries.

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Nvidia and Walmart Could Ease Wall St.’s Jitters. Or Make Them Worse.

After four consecutive down days, the stock market is looking increasingly queasy. Earnings reports from Nvidia, Walmart and Target could hint at what’s ahead.

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Home Depot Cuts Forecast as Consumers Pull Back on Spending

The big box retailer said tariff costs and elevated mortgage rates have slowed consumer spending on new homes and remodeling projects.

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Trump Turns to Affordability Message Amid Economic Frustration

The Trump administration is facing backlash from American consumers as higher costs from tariffs blunt wage gains.

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Can N.Y.C. Casino Bids Make Good on Their Billion-Dollar Promises?

As the number of gambling houses has grown across the United States, they are no longer the tourism magnets that they used to be, experts say.

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As Low-Income Shoppers Tighten Belts Further, Businesses Worry

A delay in SNAP benefits mixed with a decline in foot traffic has many stores, restaurants and food producers concerned about sales.

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Holiday Consumer Spending Could Exceed $1 Trillion, Retailers Project

Despite shoppers’ concerns about rising costs, inflation and the government shutdown, retailers predict sales will increase as much as 4.2% over the holidays.

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Interest Rates Are Falling. Why Are People Still Buying Money Market Funds?

The Federal Reserve’s rate cut will reduce investor returns, yet money market funds remain a good deal, our columnist says.

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Amazon’s Profit Is Up 38% on Strong Performance

After unexpectedly strong sales and profits across its consumer and cloud businesses, the tech giant said another strong quarter might be ahead.

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