The Biden administration recently put in place a new rule restricting the availability of short-term health insurance plans, which could raise costs and leave many without coverage, experts told the …
Consumers
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By Daniel Leussink and Abhirup Roy TOKYO/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -When Tony Le set out with his wife to buy a new car last year, he looked at Tesla and other …
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FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone consumers have slashed their inflation expectations, a European Central Bank survey showed on Tuesday, in comforting news for the ECB’s efforts to contain prices. The …
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By David Lawder BOSTON (Reuters) – Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday said Republican former President Donald Trump’s plan to raise tariffs 10% across the board would raise costs for …
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By Michael S. Derby (Reuters) – U.S. consumers’ projection of inflation over the short run fell to the lowest level in nearly three years in December, the New York Federal …
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Consumers Are Right To Think Biden’s Economy Is In Bad Shape, Experts Say Will Kessler on January 6, 2024 The Biden administration and the media insist that the economy is …
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TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has approved Senator Robert Singer’s bill (A-2138/S-1890) to establish a professional board for regulating home improvement and home elevation contractors. This legislation seeks …
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Majority Of Small Businesses Not Seeing Holiday Bump As Consumers Run Out Of Cash: POLL Will Kessler on December 18, 2023 In a poll of small business owners, 76% said …
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. bank chiefs expressed more confidence in the economic outlook for 2024 after consumers and businesses showed surprising strength this year. Here are quotes from the …
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(Reuters) – Skippy peanut butter maker Hormel Foods forecast fiscal year 2024 profit below estimates on Wednesday as consumers reduce spending on its pricier meat products and ready-to-eat meals as …
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SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian retail sales unexpectedly slipped in October as consumers cut back on everything but food, though analysts believe many were merely saving some money to splurge on …
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By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – The pound rose on Friday nearing its highest in almost three months, lifted in part by a broad-based retreat in the dollar, but also …
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A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan. Thursday’s corporate calendar features a host of earnings reports that will shine further light on the …
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Beyond Meat Continues To Hemorrhage Cash As Consumers Sour On Fake Meat Will Kessler on November 8, 2023 Beyond Meat, a company that makes meat substitutes, reported huge decreases in …
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TRENTON, NJ – The cost of a pack of cigarettes in New Jersey is now $8.06, but for the first time, the state doesn’t lead the nation. That distinction goes …
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NEWARK, NJ – There is no relief from inflation in sight, especially for consumers in New York and New Jersey, two of the states where the cost of living is …
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By Michael S. Derby (Reuters) – Americans had a mixed take on the outlook for inflation last month, as they downgraded their views on their personal financial situations and predicted …
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By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) – Qualcomm on Tuesday defeated a consumer lawsuit in California federal court alleging the chipmaker’s contracts with device manufacturers had artificially boosted the cost of mobile …
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By Andy Bruce and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s economy displayed clear recession signals on Friday, a day after the Bank of England called a halt to its long run …
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LONDON (Reuters) – British consumers are their most optimistic since the start of 2022 as they turn more hopeful about the economy with inflation on the wane and wages growing, …
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By Deborah Mary Sophia and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) – Holiday sales in the United States are estimated to grow at their slowest pace in five years, according to a report …
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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement with Ohio-based Tempoe, LLC, resolving deceptive practices that misled consumers into signing costly lease agreements for household items. The company …
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By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – European retailers have been unlikely stock market stars this year, but a long spell of high borrowing costs and inflation has started to bite, …
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By Chavi Mehta and Casey Hall (Reuters) – PDD Holdings beat second-quarter revenue estimates on Tuesday, as its discount e-commerce platform Pinduoduo attracted price-conscious customers in China and its international …
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By Johannes Birkebaek COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Danish dairy firm Arla lowered its full-year sales forecast on Tuesday, saying inflation and the rising cost of living in Europe were prompting consumers …