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International Economics

Retailers Prep for Supply Chain Breakdown

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To prepare for a slowdown of global trade, US retailers spent months building a massive inventory to prevent empty shelves.

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Consumer

It’s Chicken Big Mac Week in America

In another opportunity to beef up the bottom line, McDonald’s launches a chicken version of its iconic Big Mac in the US.

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Energy

Whom Should You Believe About Energy Demand?

Fossil fuel producers and OPEC have rained on the IEA’s parade, offering wildly different projections for future energy demand.

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Healthcare

Eli Lilly’s Weight-Loss Drug Finally Off FDA Shortage List

The Food and Drug Administration declared an end to the scarcity of Eli Lilly’s highly in-demand weight-loss and diabetes drugs on Thursday.

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International Economics

Canada Chooses Prime Minister Set on “Dramatically” Loosening US Trade Ties

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Canada’s Liberal Party won a majority promising to distance the country from the US, a major importer of Canadian crude.

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Consumer

Looking for a Safe Haven Investment? Drive Through the Golden Arches

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As the US — and everywhere else — has digested multi-year inflation, pressure has mounted disproportionately on the restaurant sector.

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Industries

China’s Electric Vehicle Revolution is Complete

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Tesla was a notable absentee from this week’s Shanghai Auto Show, where Volkswagen and other carmakers debuted new offerings.

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