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Economy
Most companies are already raising prices or plan to because of tariffs, data shows
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Fed ‘Beige Book’ economic report cites declining growth, rising prices and slow hiring
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Private sector hiring rose by just 37,000 in May, the lowest in more than two years, ADP says
Private sector job creation slowed to a near-standstill in May, hitting its lowest level in more than two years as…
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Fed Governor Lisa Cook sees tariffs raising inflation and complicating rate policy
Lisa Cook, governor of the Federal Reserve, speaks during a Fed Listens event in Washington, D.C., on March 22, 2024.…
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Job openings showed surprising increase to 7.4 million in April
Employers increased job openings more than expected in April while hiring and layoffs also both rose, according to a report…
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Dollar General, Constellation Energy, Pinterest, Hims & Hers Health and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Dollar General — Shares of the discount retailer popped more than…
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‘Big Short’ investor Steve Eisman: Tariffs are my only concern
Investor Steve Eisman of “The Big Short” fame thinks it’s dangerous to chase upside right now. “I have one concern,…
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People are cooking at home at the highest levels since the start of the pandemic, according to Campbell’s
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Inflation rate slipped to 2.1% in April, lower than expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
Inflation barely budged in April as tariffs President Donald Trump implemented in the early part of the month had yet…
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Trump tariffs would still ‘pinch’ consumers even if trade court block holds, economist says
President Donald Trump holds a chart as he announces a plan for tariffs on imported goods during an event April…
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